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Although getting
patients to comply with
pre-op bathing instruc-
tions isn't always easy,
there are a few ways to
increase the likelihood
that they follow through
with this protocol.
Educating patients on
how to use the CHG
solution — as well as
stressing other pre-op
protocols like avoiding
shaving before surgery
— helps boost patient
compliance, says Cindy
Ripplinger, RN, BSN,
MSM, director of surgical
services at Sharp
Grossmont Hospital in
La Mesa, Calif.
"Our pre-anesthesia
services department edu-
cates patients on the
importance of the CHG
wipe and the correct way
to use it," says Ms.
Ripplinger. "Our infec-
tion rates are incredibly
low, well below the
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BUZZ CUT Hair around the surgical site should be removed in the pre-op area with clippers.
Pamela
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RN,
BSN
