Transference of MRSA

The transmission of MRSA in hospital settings can be dramatically reduced when certain evidence-based practices and procedures are consistently used. The use of chlorhexidine (CHG) wipes when giving bed baths to patients has been shown to reduce the health care associated infections (HAI). However, other benefits associated with bathing patients may be diminished when CHG wipes are substituted for conventional bathing practices. Patients' overall impressions of the quality of care and attention they receive from nurses are important considerations in the healing processes. It is customary for nurses to use bathing time to assess the status of the patient's skin and to provide therapeutic nursing interventions such human touch and time to listen and communicate.

Methodology

Research Plan. The research design entails using qualitative research methods grounded in phenomenology to collect data about patients' perceptions of traditional bed bath vs. A bed bath using chlorhexidine wipes. The...
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