Other Titles
Evidence-based nursing implementation
Abstract
It is economically advantageous for facilities to identify and prevent hospital acquired infections since these costs are not reimbursed. Little is known about the potential sources of infection from personal patient items like bath basins. This presentation will examine issues with current patient bathing practices and bath basin use.
Sigma Membership
Kappa Theta
Lead Author Affiliation
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Disposable Bath Basins, Health Care Acquired Infection, Patient Bathing
Recommended Citation
Sturgeon, Lizbeth P.; Garrett-Wright, Dawn; Bormann, Lorraine B.; House, Sonya; and Jones, M. Susan, "An exploration of patient bathing practices and bath basin use in Kentucky healthcare facilities" (2017). Convention. 118.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/118
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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An exploration of patient bathing practices and bath basin use in Kentucky healthcare facilities
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
It is economically advantageous for facilities to identify and prevent hospital acquired infections since these costs are not reimbursed. Little is known about the potential sources of infection from personal patient items like bath basins. This presentation will examine issues with current patient bathing practices and bath basin use.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.