Live From Industry: Cleanse, Rinse, Repeat: CHG Skin Safety Practices

CE/IPU: 0

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 @ 1 pm ET

Speakers: Celeste Chandonnet MSN, RN, CIC, Dr. Kevin Langkiet PhD, MSN, RN, and Paulina Rodriguez MSN, RN

For over 50 years, Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) has been used in healthcare settings and has become a well-established part of infection prevention bundle strategies. Despite its long-standing reputation, myths and concerns persist.

In this session, we’ll address these concerns, debunk some of these myths, and highlight the power of a cleansing bath. We will showcase clinical outcomes through successful studies and improvement projects, demonstrating significant reductions in infection rates and cost savings.

Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your patient bathing strategies with valuable insights from our expert panel.

Objectives

1. Identify the essential role of bathing with Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) in evidence-based bundle strategies for preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).

2. Recognize the financial and psychological benefits of a cleansing CHG bath for all hospitalized patients.

3. Describe and debunk common concerns and myths regarding water bathing and CHG use in healthcare.

By registering for this webinar, you agreed to be contacted by program sponsor and APIC Industry Partner: Molnlycke Healthcare

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Continuing Education (CE) Credit: 

In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

 Nursing: 

• APIC designates this activity for 0 Nursing Contact Hours 

Physicians: 

• APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 0 PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
• Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

IPUs: 

• APIC designates this activity for 0 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm