Educational Module: Chlorhexidine Bathing
Utilizing chlorhexidine bathing as infection prevention tool can be beneficial but also confusing. Who gets one, and when? This presentation outlines the purpose of CHG bathing, recommendations for patient selection, and provides simulated activities for an enhanced learning experience sure to fortify your understanding.
At the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Define the significance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Discuss the use of chlorhexidine gluconate in healthcare to prevent infections
- Determine when, where, and on whom chlorhexidine bathing is recommended
- Asses the effects of chlorhexidine bathing in the intensive care units (ICUs), patients with devices, and for surgical prep
- Perform simulated experiences to reinforce the importance of chlorhexidine bathing to prevent infections
The Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center, located in Louisville, Kentucky, has developed the following content. As a collaborator with the CDC’s Project Firstline, KyIP Training Center is committed to providing cutting-edge and high-quality training and information on infection prevention and control. Through a range of formats, KyIP Training Center delivers educational resources tailored to the diverse learning preferences and needs of the healthcare workforce. The materials are designed to empower healthcare professionals by promoting critical thinking in infection control, incorporating adult learning principles, educational best practices, and the evidence-based scientific principles that inform them.
Kirsten Trudeau, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
This series was developed by Kirsten Trudeau, MSN, APRN, FNP-C.
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Module Documents
Utilizing Simulation Techniques for Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Bathing Presentation
Infection prevention and control practices are important for decreasing the risk of infections, as well as managing the spread of infection. This presentation focuses on CHG bathing as a tool to prevent infection in a variety of areas.
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On-demand version of this presentation, including presenter voiceover, is available for continuing education credit.
