Clinical Evidence Library

The Science Behind Bed Shower™

Peer-reviewed research supporting in-bed shower systems for CHG delivery, HAI prevention, nursing safety, and patient dignity.

80%
Reduction in C. auris shedding with adequate CHG
Gussin 2025
44%
Reduction in bloodstream infections with daily CHG bathing
Climo 2013
37%
Reduction in MRSA acquisition with universal CHG
Huang 2013
5-Log
Reduction in bacterial load with Bed Shower™ CHG delivery
Internal Validation
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Gussin 2025 Clinical Summary — C. auris & CHG Bathing

One-page branded summary of the landmark study. Share with your infection control committee.

NEW 2025C. aurisCHG BathingInfection ControlHAI Prevention

Can Chlorhexidine Bathing Reduce Candidozyma auris Shedding?

Gussin GM, et al. · Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2025 · DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaf704

Key Finding

80% reduction in C. auris shedding when residual CHG skin concentration ≥156 µg/mL — achievable only with thorough, full-body CHG bathing as enabled by Bed Shower™.

Relevance to Bed Shower™

Directly validates the clinical need for in-bed shower systems capable of delivering adequate CHG concentration to bedridden patients.

Key StudyCHG BathingMRSAICUBloodstream Infection

Effect of Chlorhexidine Bathing Every Other Day on Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Infections in the Surgical ICU

Climo MW, et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2013 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1113849

Key Finding

Daily CHG bathing reduced MRSA and VRE acquisition by 37% and bloodstream infections by 44% in ICU patients.

Relevance to Bed Shower™

Establishes the clinical foundation for CHG bathing protocols — which require thorough skin contact that traditional bed baths cannot reliably deliver.

FoundationalMRSA DecolonizationUniversal CHGICUREDUCE MRSA

Targeted Versus Universal Decolonization to Prevent ICU Infection (REDUCE MRSA Trial)

Huang SS, et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2013 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1207290

Key Finding

Universal decolonization with CHG reduced MRSA clinical cultures by 37% and all bloodstream infections by 44% vs. targeted screening.

Relevance to Bed Shower™

Supports universal CHG bathing protocols for all ICU patients — a protocol that Bed Shower™ enables for bedridden patients who cannot access traditional showers.

Nursing SafetyNursing SafetySPHMInjury PreventionErgonomics

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National Standards

American Nurses Association · ANA Publication · 2013

Key Finding

Manual patient handling causes 35,000+ nursing back injuries annually. Mechanical assistance reduces musculoskeletal injury risk by up to 90%.

Relevance to Bed Shower™

Validates the nursing injury reduction benefit of Bed Shower™ — eliminating the need for manual lifting and repositioning during bathing.

HAPI PreventionHAPIPressure InjuriesSkin CareCost Reduction

Incidence and Costs of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in US Acute Care Hospitals

Padula WV, et al. · BMJ Quality & Safety · 2019 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2018-007396

Key Finding

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries cost US hospitals $26.8 billion annually. Proper skin hygiene and moisture management are primary prevention strategies.

Relevance to Bed Shower™

Bed Shower™ enables thorough perineal and skin hygiene without friction or shear forces — directly addressing HAPI prevention protocols.

CAUTICAUTIPerineal CareCatheter CareInfection Prevention

Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals

Lo E, et al. · Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology · 2014 · DOI: 10.1086/675718

Key Finding

Perineal hygiene is a key component of CAUTI prevention bundles. Thorough cleansing reduces bacterial colonization around catheter insertion sites.

Relevance to Bed Shower™

Bed Shower™ enables thorough, consistent perineal hygiene for catheterized patients — a core CAUTI prevention intervention.

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