In the ICU, infection prevention is critical, especially for patients who are immunocompromised or have invasive medical devices such as central lines. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a major concern, with bloodstream infections (BSIs) and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) being among the most dangerous. These infections are responsible for increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The Bed Shower™ system is designed to address these challenges by providing an advanced in-bed shower solution that significantly reduces the risk of infection, enhances hygiene, and promotes patient well-being.
The skin and its microbial flora are the most significant reservoirs for pathogens responsible for BSIs and CLABSIs. When patients have central lines or other medical devices, their compromised immune systems and the constant exposure of these devices to the skin increase the likelihood of pathogens entering the bloodstream. The current U.S. ICU guidance recommends daily Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing to reduce these risks, which has led many hospitals to adopt this practice across all patients with central lines.
Studies have shown that CHG aseptic bathing significantly reduces infection rates. Non-ICU patients with medical devices have experienced a 37% reduction in MRSA and VRE and a 31% reduction in all-cause bloodstream infections with daily CHG bathing. This data highlights that CHG aseptic bathing benefits ICU patients and provides significant infection control benefits for patients outside the ICU with medical devices.
The Bed Shower™ system offers a superior approach to daily CHG bathing, making it easier and more efficient to perform aseptic in-bed showers in the ICU. This system allows for the integration of 4% rinse-off CHG or 2% leave-on CHG solutions, providing the same infection-fighting benefits as traditional disposable CHG wipes but in a more efficient and sustainable format. BedShower™ can replace costly disposable 2% leave-on CHG cloths used in bed baths, reducing waste and costs while delivering superior hygiene.
Bed Shower™ is not only effective for patient hygiene but also offers a comprehensive solution for disinfecting surfaces and equipment in the ICU. With its automatic disinfection system and EPA-registered disinfectant, the Bed Shower™ system ensures that both its internal components and external surfaces remain free of contaminants after each use.
Research shows that skin microbial flora represents a significant pathogen reservoir for BSIs and CLABSIs, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Daily aseptic bathing with CHG has been proven to reduce the risk of infection by lowering skin microbial shedding and decreasing cross-contamination between patients and healthcare workers. Bed Shower™ facilitates this by offering a 4% rinse-off CHG shower or 2% leave-on CHG rinse, providing superior infection control compared to traditional bed baths or disposable wipes.
Key Feature: Bed Shower™ allows for an aseptic, no-rinse bathing solution that eliminates the need for water basins, reducing the contamination risks associated with traditional bed baths. The system ensures that even the most critically ill and frail patients receive hygienic care without discomfort.
ICUs are high-risk environments where contamination extends beyond patient skin to surfaces and equipment. The Bed Shower™ system features an innovative misting system that ensures concurrent disinfection of beds, mattresses, and patient room furniture (such as tables, trays, and infusion pumps), reducing the risk of cross-contamination between patients and healthcare workers.
One of the critical challenges in ICUs is maintaining a high standard of hygiene without placing undue time or financial burdens on healthcare workers and institutions. Traditional bed baths can take up to 36 minutes per patient and involve multiple steps for preparation, cleaning, and post-bath disinfection. By comparison, the BedShower™ system reduces the bathing time by 20% and costs by 5%, allowing caregivers to focus on other critical tasks while maintaining superior hygiene standards.
For ICU patients, maintaining personal hygiene can often feel invasive and uncomfortable, especially when dependent on others for basic care. Bed Shower™ prioritizes patient dignity by offering a less invasive, fully automated in-bed shower system that minimizes discomfort and enhances patient well-being. The system’s no-rinse bathing process eliminates the need for frequent handling of patients, reducing stress and anxiety while improving overall comfort.
The Bed Shower™ system represents a major advancement in infection prevention for ICU patients. By incorporating CHG aseptic showering, reducing cross-contamination, and offering advanced disinfection for surfaces and equipment, BedShower™ provides a comprehensive solution to reduce bloodstream infections (BSIs) and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs).
Are you ready to enhance infection control in your ICU? Bed Shower™ can transform how you approach hygiene and patient care, helping reduce the risk of infections and improve patient outcomes. How will you integrate Bed Shower™ into your critical care strategies?
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