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SSI Prevention

Bed Shower for Surgical Site Infection Prevention

Pre-Operative CHG Bathing, The Gold Standard in SSI Prevention

Surgical site infections affect 2-5% of surgical patients and are a leading cause of surgical morbidity. Pre-operative CHG bathing is the highest-evidence SSI prevention intervention and Bed Shower Wib enables thorough pre-operative CHG bathing for bedridden surgical patients.

2-5%
Of surgical patients develop SSIs
$3.3B
Annual cost of SSIs in the US
40%
Reduction in SSI risk with pre-operative CHG bathing
Night-Before
Pre-operative CHG bathing protocol, evening before surgery
Clinical Benefits

How Bed Shower™ Addresses SSI Prevention

Pre-operative CHG bathing for all bedridden surgical patients
Full-body CHG coverage achieves evidence-based skin decolonization
Supports SCIP (Surgical Care Improvement Project) compliance
Reduces skin colonization, primary SSI source
No patient transport required for pre-operative bathing
Automatic internal disinfection prevents cross-contamination
Single-nurse operation, efficient pre-operative preparation
Post-operative wound care bathing also supported

Pre-operative CHG bathing is a Grade A recommendation in SSI prevention guidelines (SHEA, IDSA, CDC). Bed Shower Wib enables thorough pre-operative CHG bathing for bedridden patients who cannot shower independently, ensuring all surgical patients receive this evidence-based intervention.

Bed Shower Wib™ for SSI Prevention
Case Study

Real-World Outcomes

Orthopedic Surgery CenterMountain West
Challenge

SSI rates for total joint replacement procedures were 1.8% — above the national benchmark of 1.2%. Pre-operative CHG decolonization compliance was inconsistent.

Solution

Bed Shower™ Wib™ was implemented in the pre-operative holding area for standardized full-body CHG decolonization of all total joint replacement patients.

Result

SSI rate decreased to 0.6% within 12 months — a 67% reduction. The facility avoided an estimated $840,000 in SSI-related costs and readmissions.

"Standardizing pre-op CHG delivery with the Wib was the most impactful change in our SSI prevention program."

Orthopedic Surgery Program Director
Outcome
SSI rate decreased to 0
FAQ

Common Questions About SSI Prevention

When should pre-operative CHG bathing be performed?

SSI prevention guidelines recommend CHG bathing the night before surgery and the morning of surgery. Bed Shower Wib enables this protocol for bedridden patients who cannot access a standard shower.

How does Bed Shower Wib improve SSI prevention compliance?

Many bedridden patients are excluded from pre-operative CHG bathing protocols because they cannot access standard showers. Wib enables 100% compliance with pre-operative CHG bathing for all surgical patients, regardless of mobility status.

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