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T
he best defense for battling surgical site infections is a good
offense. And part of a good offensive game plan is to make sure
your OR nurses understand the importance of the chlorhexidine
gluconate (CHG) bath in fighting SSIs.
Pre-surgical baths using an antibacterial product have proven to
decrease SSIs. We have a protocol that patients have a CHG bath the
Pre-surgical Baths in the Battle Against SSIs
Training your staff — and your patients — to perform CHG baths.
Pre-Operative Planner
Denice Morrison, RN, BC, MSN, CNOR
• DUSK AND DAWN Patients should take a CHG bath the night before and the morning of surgery.
North
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