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Bed Shower for CAUTI Prevention
Perineal Hygiene Is the Foundation of Catheter-Associated UTI Prevention
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are among the most common and costly hospital-acquired infections. Adequate perineal hygiene is a cornerstone of CAUTI prevention bundles and Bed Shower enables thorough, daily perineal cleansing without patient transport.
How Bed Shower™ Addresses CAUTI Prevention
CAUTI prevention bundles consistently include daily perineal hygiene with CHG as a key intervention. Bed Shower Wib enables thorough, daily CHG perineal cleansing in bedridden patients, the population at highest CAUTI risk.
Real-World Outcomes
The facility's CAUTI rate was 1.8 per 1,000 catheter days — above the national benchmark. Perineal hygiene was identified as a contributing factor in the root cause analysis.
Bed Shower™ Wib™ was incorporated into the CAUTI prevention bundle, providing daily perineal cleansing with CHG for all catheterized patients.
CAUTI rate decreased to 0.7 per 1,000 catheter days within 9 months — a 61% reduction. The facility achieved zero CAUTI for 4 consecutive months.
"Adding in-bed showering to our CAUTI bundle was the missing piece. Proper perineal hygiene makes a real difference."
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Common Questions About CAUTI Prevention
How does daily CHG bathing reduce CAUTI risk?
CHG reduces perineal bacterial colonization, the primary source of catheter contamination. Daily CHG bathing with Bed Shower Wib maintains low perineal bioburden, reducing the risk of ascending catheter contamination and CAUTI development.
Is Bed Shower compatible with CAUTI prevention bundles?
Yes. Wib directly supports the daily perineal hygiene component of CAUTI prevention bundles. The system enables thorough CHG cleansing of the perineal area without requiring patient transport or repositioning.