Infection Control Today - Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)

AACN Updates Patient Bathing Practices Protocol

The long-held tradition of using a basin, soap and water to bathe bed-bound hospitalized patients is no longer the recommended standard of practice, according to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). A new AACN Practice Alert outlines updated, ...More

5 weeks ago

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Daily Antiseptic Baths Slash Risk of Bloodstream Infections in Critically Ill Children

Daily baths with an ordinary antibacterial cleanser can safely reduce the risk of dangerous bloodstream infections in critically ill children, according to a trial conducted in five pediatric hospitals and led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. A ...More

January 28, 2013

Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions

Chlorhexidine Partners Network to Offer Webinar on Chlorhexidine in Vascular Access

The Chlorhexidine Partners Network (CPN), a new organization composed of leading makers of patient safety technology, is sponsoring a free webinar on the importance of chlorhexidine use to protect patient safety during vascular access. The network also recently launched its ...More

November 12, 2012

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Chlorhexidine Partners Network Launches Website to Educate Healthcare Professionals

The Chlorhexidine Partners Network (CPN), a new organization composed of leading makers of patient safety technology, announces the launch of its website, www.chlorhexidinefacts.com. The website will contain information about the molecule chlorhexidine, its mechanism of ...More

October 23, 2012

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Chlorhexidine Partners Network Debuts, Focuses on Antiseptic's Role in Preventing Infections

Two leading makers of infection control technology for vascular access have united to form the Chlorhexidine Partners Network, with other patient safety- dedicated companies expected to join the network soon. The founders of the network are RyMed Technologies and Arrow ...More

October 8, 2012

Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions

Infection Preventionists Reduce MRSA Incidence Among Elderly Patients by 82 Percent

The introduction of daily bathing with disposable, germ-killing cloths resulted in a sustained, significant decrease in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) incidence at a Canadian geriatric facility, according to a poster presented at the 39th annual ...More

June 5, 2012

Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions

Using CHG Baths to Reduce HAIs

A new study from Rhode Island Hospital has found a reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) when using two percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths for daily bathing instead of soap and water. The study found a 64 percent decrease in the risk of acquiring an ...More

February 15, 2011

Posted in News

Survey Shows One-Third of HCWs Don't Follow Evidence-Based Guidelines for Skin Antisepsis

A survey released today of 1,500 hospital-based healthcare professionals reveals that 33 percent report they do not follow evidence-based guidelines and data for patient skin antisepsis. This finding is especially surprising given that the survey, which was conducted by ...More

November 15, 2010

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Eucalyptus Oil Enhances Antiseptic Effect of CHG

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a widely used skin antiseptic, however it poorly penetrates the skin, limiting its efficacy against microorganisms residing beneath the surface layers of skin. Karpanen, et al. (2010) sought to improve the delivery of CHG when used as a skin ...More

September 22, 2010

Posted in News

Daily Oral Care with Chlorhexidine Urged for Ventilated Patients

Institute for Healthcare Improvement adds oral care practice to its ventilator bundle. ...More

July 26, 2010

Posted in News

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