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PROBLEM: TRADITIONAL BATHING

Basin and tap water are a potential source of contamination.


Patient bath water is a proven, significant source of high-level bacteria contamination1. In fact, the basin itself can be a reservoir of contamination1. In addition, soap and water present multiple threats to skin integrity2.

Factors for Potential Contamination1,3,4,5

• The basin
• Patient bath water
• Tap water contamination

The traditional method of a bed bath can result in excessive drying of the skin, an increased oxygen demand, greater nursing time and the potential for micro-organism spread within the environment. As skin changes with aging and dries, roughens the texture and reduces the tone and elasticity, the average hospitalised patient’s skin is at risk for skin breakdown on admission6.

Factors for Potential Contamination1,3,4,5

The traditional method of a bed bath can result in excessive drying of the skin, an increased oxygen demand, greater nursing time and the potential for micro-organism spread within the environment. As skin changes with aging and dries, roughens the texture and reduces the tone and elasticity, the average hospitalised patient’s skin is at risk for skin breakdown on admission6.

CDC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilites7,*

Recommendations - Water
I. Controlling the Spread of Waterborne Micro-organisms
B. Eliminate contaminated water or fluid environmental reservoirs wherever possible (e.g. in equipment or solutions). Category 1B
Category 1B. Strongly recommended for implementation and supported by certain experimental, clinical, or epidemiological studies and a strong theoretic rationale.
*Excerpt from recommendations of CDC and HICPAC.

Basin BathWater Test Results1

Of basins tested containing soap and water in one U.S. hospital:

• All samples were positive for bacterial growth.
• 61% had counts >105 cfu/ml.
• 60.8% were positive for gram-negative bacteria.
• Over 35% of samples with gram-negative bacteria had counts >105 cfu/ml.
• Bath water, gloved hands and objects handled by nurses during bathing tested positive for S., aureus, including MRSA, Acinetobacter sp., Pseudomonas sp., E. coli and other organisms.

The Basin: A Proven HAI Hazard

• A recent study at three U.S. hospitals tested 92 basins. Some form of bacteria was found in 98% of the basins tested, including MRSA and VRE8.
• Another study finds basins become storage bins for used patient care items, are used for multiple activities like emesis and incontinence clean-up, and come in contact with the patient via water from head to toe5.
• Mechanical friction during bathing adds skin flora to the basin.9



SOLUTION: COMFORT BATH:

The hygienic standard removes potential contamination and assures full body skin assessment.


The traditional bath requires moisturising after completion, making it a twostep process. Prepackaged disposable bathing products have soft cloths, a cleansing agent that is pH-balanced with gentle surfactants, contains lotion and provides a method for the cloths to retain warmth if the bath process is interrupted1.

Comprehensive Protocols

The key to a successful skin cleansing program is an evidence based protocol. Staff education and involvement with the protocol drives compliance, which is essential in achieving positive prevention outcomes. Download a customisable Bathing Protocol at: www.sageproductsglobal.com/en/clinSupport/SampleProtocols.cfm.

Comfort Personal Cleansing 28-CountWarmer

Our new and improved warmer allows you to warm Comfort Personal Cleansing products to a consistent, reliable temperature. Using the digital display, you can easily track product utilisation, manually control the warmer’s temperature, and even record audio cues for clinical reminders, staff education and more. It’s quiet, energy efficient and internationally compatible.



RESULTS: IDENTIFY SKIN ISSUES.

Reduce contamination risk.


Skin Check: Promoting Daily Skin Inspection

• Skin Check Guide empowers all levels of staff to observe and communicate skin issues to the patient’s nurse.
• Convenient peel-and-stick labels allow caregivers to indicate which part of the body needs to be checked for potential skin problems.
• One study shows the use of Skin Check helped reduce the rate of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers at one facility by 67%1. In another study, incidence of pressure ulcers decreased from 7.14% at baseline to zero at the end of the 4-month study. Nonlicensed staff members’ knowledge in 6 key areas related to pressure ulcer development increased to 100%2.

Proven Hygienic and Cost-Effective

• One study proves Comfort Bath’s disposable washcloths effectively clean while offering fewer opportunities to recontaminate skin3.
• The same study found it was also cost-competitive, took less time, required fewer products, and nurses expressed a clear and significant preference for the disposable bath3.
• Comfort Bath’s formula contains only USP/EP purified water so you never have to worry about contaminated tap water4.

A Costly Decision

One US facility removed Comfort Bath to save money by returning to the basin bath. But after returning to the basin, the facility saw a 92% increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) and over €74,800 in additional costs‡,5 Not surprisingly, the facility reinstated Comfort Bath.



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