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| Studies - Basinless Bathing |
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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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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This study proved Comfort Bath’s cleansing and moisturizing formula to be gentle and non-irritating to the skin |
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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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| Articles - Basinless Bathing |
Are hospital bathing practices up to par?
Orlovsky C
AMN Healthcare. Jan 2005.
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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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Undeniable: patient and employee satisfaction linked
Press Ganey Associates, Inc., South Bend IN, Oct 30 2003.
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Press Ganey is a patient and employee satisfaction measurement and improvement firm headquartered in the Midwest. This report explores the relationship between patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction in U.S. hospitals. |
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Bury the bathing sacred cow
Lentz J
Extended Care Product News. Sep 2003;89(5):14-7.
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National average costs for traditional basin bathing
McNees, D. Claymore Consulting, St. Louis, MO 2002
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What the experts say about the importance of patient bathing in healthcare Facilities
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1990-2001. Contains key points of several articles detailing the positive benefits of patient bathing, including those pertaining to patient health, social and comfort issues.
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| Articles – Skin Monitoring and Skin Breakdown Prevention |
The Power of One - Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics
Vollman K
CAHQ Journal. 4th Quarter, 2007;31(4):15-19,43-49.
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PROTECTING PATIENTS FROM HARM: Preventing pressure ulcers in hospital patients
Ayello AA, Lyder CH
Nursing 2007 Oct 2007; 37(10): 36-40
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Sage Products’ new skin check guide helps hospitals meet guidelines, reduce clinical workload
Healthcare Purchasing News Online. Posted Mar 10 2005.
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Risk factors for pressure ulcers
Wounds1.com, WOUND NEWS: Wound Technology, Jan 22, 2002.
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Examining threats to skin integrity
Bryant RA, Rolstad BS
Ostomy/Wound Management. Jun 2001;47(6):18-27.
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What the experts say about the importance of patient bathing in healthcare Facilities
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1990-2001. Contains key points of several articles detailing the positive benefits of patient bathing, including those pertaining to patient health, social and comfort issues.
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What the experts say about the financial implications of pressure ulcers
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1996-2003.
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| 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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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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| Articles – Bath Water and Nosocomial Infection |
Bath Basins as a Source of Hospital-Associated Infections
Infection Control Today Magazine
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Nurse and Patient Hygiene Measures Could Save Money and Lives
Sounart A
AMN Healthcare
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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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Experts seek standards for waterborne pathogens
Briefings on Infection Control. Aug 2004.
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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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Waterborne Nosocomial Infections
Squier C, Yu VL, Stout JE
Infectious Disease Section 111E-U, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA.
Current Infectious Disease Reports. Dec 2000;2(6):490-496.
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What the experts say about hospital tap water & basin bath water contamination
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1990-2002.
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