Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation HAYES, Inc.. In-hospital patient bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths (Sage Products Inc.) for prevention of hospital-acquired infections. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2016 Authors' conclusions Purpose of Technology: The purpose of bathing hospitalized patients with cloths impregnated with the antiseptic 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is, as part of a comprehensive infection control program, to decrease the number of microorganisms on the skin and to reduce the incidence of potentially preventable hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). While protocols vary, patients are typically cleansed or bathed at regular intervals by a medical-surgical nurse or patient care technician with the 2% CHG cloths according to the package labeling, with the cleansed areas left to dry so that the antiseptic residue remains on the skin. Relevant Questions: Does regular inhospital bathing of patients with 2% CHG cloths in conjunction with standard infection control procedures result in lower rates of HAIs compared with standard bathing practices, including plain soap and water, antiseptic solutions, or nonantimicrobial wash cloths? Is patient bathing with 2% CHG cloths safe? Have definitive patient selection criteria been established for the use of 2% CHG cloths? Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Baths; Chlorhexidine; Cross Infection; Humans Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32016000772 Date abstract record published 14/06/2016 |