Author: IMAC

Prevent infections during each nursing home stay
BATHE or SHOWER with Chlorhexidine (CHG) Soap

STAFF

Bathe with CHG to remove germs and prevent infection
CHG works better than soap and water
CHG is a protective bath
CHG cloths are less drying than soap
Apply as shown below
REMINDERS
Your enthusiasm helps residents understand why CHG is important
Bathing on admission removes germs to protect the resident and nursing home
CHG works for 24 hours to kill germs
Firmly massage CHG onto skin
Clean 6 inches of lines, drains, tubes
Safe on surface wounds, rashes, burns
Use only CHG-compatible lotions
If barrier protection needed, apply CHG then apply barrier protection
Clean all skin areas with attention to:
Neck
All skin folds
Skin around all devices (line/tube/drain)
Wounds unless deep or large
Armpit, groin, between fingers/toes
SHOWERING with CHG soap
Rinse body with warm water
Wash hair and face with CHG
Avoid getting into eyes and ears
Turn off water and lather non-cotton cloth or mesh sponge with plenty of CHG
Massage CHG onto all skin areas
Leave CHG on for 2 minutes then rinse
BATHING with CHG cloths
Tell residents these cloths are their protective bath
Use all 6 cloths. More, if needed.
Firmly massage skin with cloth
Clean over semi-permeable dressings
Clean 6 inches of lines, tubes, and drains
Air dry. Do not wipe off.
Put used cloths in trash. Do not flush.

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Avoid eyes, mouth, & ear canals