Hospital bath basins are frequently contaminated with multidrug-resistant human pathogens
Marchaim D, Taylor AR, Hayakawa K, et al.
American Journal of Infection Control Aug 2012
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Patients’ Bath Basins as Potential Sources of Infection: A Multicenter Sampling Study
Debra Johnson, Lauri Lineweaver, and Lenora M. Maze
American Journal of Critical Care Jan 2009;18(1):31-40.
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The hospital water supply as a source of nosocomial infections: a plea for action
Anaissie EJ, Penzak SR, Dignani MC
Myeloma and Transplantation Research Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock AR.
Archives of Internal Medicine. Jul 8 2002;162(13):1483-92.
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Comparison of traditional and disposable bed baths in critically ill patients
Larson EL, Ciliberti T, Chantler C, Abraham J, Lazaro EM, Venturanza M, Pancholi P
American Journal of Critical Care. May 2004;13(3):235-41.
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Comfort Bath® Cleansing System from Sage Products vs. the basin bath: patient preference
Skiba B, Chicago IL, 2000.
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The basinless bath: A study on skin dryness and patient satisfaction
Kron-Chalupa J, Benda T, and Williams B
Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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Clinical Studies – Bath Water and Nosocomial Infection
Analysis of transmission pathways of Pseudomonas aeruginosa between patients and tap water outlets
Reuter S, Sigge A, Wiedeck H, Trautmann M
Departments of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Hospital of Ulm, Germany.
Critical Care Medicine. Oct 2002;30(10):2222-8.
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Removal of Basin Baths to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Stone S, Chaffee D, Rowin K, Chasin M
Poster presented at the 37th Annual APIC Educational Conference July 11-15, 2010
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Interventional Patient Hygiene (IPH): case study at the bedside
McGuckin M, Shubin A – University of Pennsylvania, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehab, Philadelphia, PA
Presented at the American Professional Wound Care Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April 2007.
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Hospital Bath Basins are Frequently Contaminated with Multi-Drug Resistant Human Pathogens
Marchaim D
Poster presented at the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting, April 1-3 2011
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Patients’ Bath Basins: Friend or Foe
Johnson N
Poster presented at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC), 2013
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Unleashing the Positive Deviants at the Frontline: More than Just Sparking Change
Crump M, Bryce E, Ko S, Busto G
Poster presented at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC), San Antonio, TX, June 2012
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Good Bye, UTI! Removal of Traditional Basin Bathing Methods Leads to 78% Reduction in UTIs
Hamman H
2011 NADONA ANNUAL CONFERENCE; Orlando, FL
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Environmental Testing of Patient Bath Basins Drives Quality Improvement Efforts in the Prevention of Bacterial Cross-Contamination
Skelton L, Thomas K
Poster presented at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC), Baltimore, MD, June 2011
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Bugs be gone: identify potential source of HAIs, the basin
Lineweaver L, Hayes L, Stiesmeyer J, McCede L, Vollman K
Poster Presented at Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Orlando, FL, December 2007
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Patient bath basins are a potential risk factor for HAIs in acute care
O’Flynn J Kosair Children’s Hospital
Poster presented at Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) June 2007.
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What the Experts Say
Meatal Cleansing For the Foley Catheterized Patient
Hospital Tap Water and Basin Bath Water Contamination
SHEA/IDSA Practice Recommendation: Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 Update
APIC Guide to Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, 2014
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, 2009
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Joint Commission Clinical Care Improvement Strategies: Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, 2011
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Guidelines for environmental infection control in health-care facilities: recommendations of CDC and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
Sehulster L, Chinn RYW
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MMWR 2003;52 (No. RR-10):5,14.
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Basinless Bathing
Far more could be done to stop the deadly bacteria C. diff
Peter Eisler USA Today
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National average costs for traditional basin bathing
McNees, D. Claymore Consulting, St. Louis, MO 2002
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To flush or not to flush; disposable vs. basin bath?
Brown S
Healthcare Purchasing News. September 2004.
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Bath Water and Nosocomial Infection
Legal and Ethical: Nosocomial Infections and Bath Water: Any Cause for Concern?
Clark AP, John LD
Clinical Nurse Specialist. May-Jun 2006;20(3):119-23.
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Splish splash: what’s taking a bath in your hospital’s water system?
Roark J
Infection Control Today. Aug 2004;8(8):32-41.
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Water: is it a breeding ground for bacteria in your facility?
Burns S
Infection Control Today. Oct 2002;6(10).
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Breaking the chain of infection
Pyrek KM
Infection Control Today. Jul 2002;6(7).
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21-day Cumulative Irritancy Patch Test: Comfort Bath® Cleansing System
Scheman A, West DP
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology, Chicago IL, May/Jun 1998.
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Parkland Memorial Hospital saves time and money with basinless bathing
Dallas, TX
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Prevalence of incontinence and associated skin injury in the acute care inpatient.
Junkin J, Selekof JL.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2007 May-Jun;34(3):260-9.
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A 3-in-1 Perineal Care Washcloth Impregnated With Dimethicone 3% Versus Water and pH Neutral Soap to Prevent and Treat Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis
Beeckman D, Verhaeghe S, Defloor T, Schoonhoven L, Vanderwee K
JWOCN
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The 1999 national pressure ulcer prevalence survey: a benchmarking approach
Amlung SR, Miller WL, Bosley LM
Advances in Skin & Wound Care. Nov/Dec 2001;14(6):297-301.
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Risk factors associated with having a pressure ulcer: a secondary data analysis
Maklebust J, Magnan MA
Advances in Wound Care. Nov 1994;7(6):25,27-8,31-4 passim.
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21-day Cumulative Irritancy Patch Test: Comfort Shield® Perineal Care Washcloths
West DP, Horn M
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology, Chicago IL, Jul/Aug 1999.
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Survey indicates lack of incontinence-related communication/knowledge
Ostomy/Wound Management. Dec 2005;51(12):22-3.
Survey conducted at the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Society 2005 annual conference by Sage Products Inc, Jun 2005.
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Nursing opinion poll reveals pressure ulcer prevention not seen as a top priority
Infection Control Today Online: Posted Jul 30 2004.
Poll conducted at the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Society 2004 annual conference by Sage Products Inc, Jun 2004.
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Risk factors for pressure ulcers
Wounds1.com, WOUND NEWS: Wound Technology, Jan 22, 2002.
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The information presented is intended to demonstrate the breadth of Sage Products’ product offerings. A healthcare provider must always refer to the package insert, product label, and/or instructions for use before using any of Sage Products’ product. Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Sage Products representative if you have questions about the availability of Sage Products’ products in your area.
