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.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Lizbeth P. Sturgeon, PhD; Dawn Garrett-Wright, PhD; Lorraine B. Bormann, PhD, MHA; Sonya House, EdD; M. Susan Jones, PhD, MSN -- School of Nursing, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA

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

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.