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Aseptic In-Bed Showering for Bedridden Patients
The Gold Standard in Patient Hygiene and Infection Prevention
Aseptic showering is the clinical gold standard for patient hygiene but bedridden patients have historically been excluded. Bed Shower Wib enables full aseptic showering directly in the patient's bed.
How Bed Shower™ Addresses Aseptic Showering
The Gussin 2025 study (CID) established that residual CHG skin concentrations of 156 ug/mL or higher reduce C. auris shedding by 80%. Full-body aseptic showering is the only reliable method to achieve this threshold in bedridden patients.
Real-World Outcomes
Pre-operative CHG decolonization compliance was below 60% due to patient difficulty applying CHG wipes correctly at home and inconsistent technique in the pre-op holding area.
Bed Shower™ Wib™ was implemented in the pre-operative holding area to deliver standardized full-body CHG decolonization to all elective surgical patients.
Pre-op CHG compliance reached 98%. SSI rates for elective orthopedic procedures decreased by 31% in the first year.
"We finally have a reliable way to deliver adequate CHG concentration before surgery. The standardization alone was worth the investment."
Infection Control Practitioner, Perioperative Services
Common Questions About Aseptic Showering
What makes Bed Shower Wib an aseptic showering system?
Wib uses a closed water circuit, automatic internal disinfection after each use, and CHG-compatible delivery to provide a clinically aseptic showering experience. The system prevents cross-contamination between patients through its automated disinfection cycle.
How does aseptic showering differ from a standard bed bath?
A standard bed bath uses soap and water applied with washcloths, which cannot achieve adequate CHG skin concentration and risk cross-contamination. Aseptic showering delivers antiseptic solution under controlled conditions, achieving the residual skin concentrations required for effective decolonization.