Pneumonia Prevention Bed Shower system
Pneumonia Prevention

Bed Shower for Pneumonia Prevention

Oral and Skin Hygiene Are Key to VAP and HAP Prevention

Hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia are among the most deadly HAIs. CHG oral care and skin decolonization are core components of VAP prevention bundles and Bed Shower enables the full-body CHG bathing that completes this decolonization strategy.

22%
Of HAI-related deaths are caused by pneumonia (CDC)
$40K
Average cost per VAP episode
Core
CHG bathing is a core VAP prevention bundle component
Daily
CHG skin decolonization recommended for ventilated patients
Clinical Benefits

How Bed Shower™ Addresses Pneumonia Prevention

Full-body CHG skin decolonization reduces oropharyngeal colonization source
Supports VAP prevention bundle compliance for ventilated patients
No ventilator disconnection required during in-bed shower
Reduces skin-to-oropharyngeal bacterial migration
Daily CHG bathing maintains low skin bioburden throughout ICU stay
Automatic internal disinfection prevents cross-contamination
Single-nurse operation, no two-person lift for ventilated patients
Integrates with oral CHG care and head-of-bed elevation bundles

VAP prevention bundles include daily CHG bathing as a core intervention. Bed Shower Wib enables thorough, daily CHG skin decolonization for ventilated patients without ventilator disconnection, supporting full bundle compliance.

Bed Shower Wib™ for Pneumonia Prevention
Case Study

Real-World Outcomes

Medical ICUGreat Lakes Region
Challenge

VAP rates in the 24-bed MICU were 2.8 per 1,000 ventilator days — above the national benchmark. Oral hygiene and CHG decolonization were identified as key improvement areas.

Solution

Bed Shower™ Wib™ was added to the VAP prevention bundle, providing daily CHG decolonization for all ventilated patients as part of a comprehensive oral and skin hygiene protocol.

Result

VAP rate decreased to 0.9 per 1,000 ventilator days — a 68% reduction. The MICU achieved ventilator-associated event (VAE) rates below the 10th percentile nationally.

"Adding in-bed CHG showering to our VAP bundle was the intervention that finally moved our numbers below benchmark."

MICU Nurse Manager
Outcome
VAP rate decreased to 0
FAQ

Common Questions About Pneumonia Prevention

How does CHG skin bathing prevent pneumonia?

Skin colonization with respiratory pathogens is a source of oropharyngeal colonization that can lead to aspiration pneumonia. Daily CHG skin decolonization with Bed Shower Wib reduces this skin reservoir, supporting pneumonia prevention.

Can Bed Shower be used on ventilated patients without disconnecting the ventilator?

Yes. Wib is designed for use with ventilated patients. The system delivers a full-body shower without requiring ventilator disconnection, patient repositioning, or transport.

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