Benefits to Basinless Bathing
- Anti-bacterial cloth reduces the risk of spreading infection.
- Infections are a significant source of morbidity and mortality for nursing home residents.
- Bath basins are environmental reservoirs of infection.
- Soap, water, and towel drying further compromise aging skin.
- Lint-free disposable washcloth eliminates residue left on bed sores that may promulgate infection.
- Accidental spillage from the basin reduces the risk of staff injuries.
- Total time spent bathing a patient is reduced by over 34% which significantly improves the distribution of STNA workloads.
- A cost offset is also realized through a reduction in laundry costs.
- Overall savings, including cost of EZbath, is approximately 30% per bath.
- Eight large (9.40”x11.80”), ultra-soft, pre-moistened disposable cloths allows the staff to provide an efficient and thorough bath.
- Reduced “hands-on” time lowers the anxiety level of residents.
- Odor-reducing ingredients help make the environment more pleasant for residents, staff, and visitors.
- Vitamin E enriched cloth leaves the skin clean and healthy.
- One pack of EZbath contains eight large (9.40”x11.80”), ultra-soft, pre-moistened disposable cloths.
- EZbath, applied properly, reduces the risk of transferring bacteria.
- Prep-time and clean-up time decreases substantially.
- Bathing time is shortened because one pass cleans, moisturizes, and then quickly dries.
- It is easier to perform a full skin inspection and range of motion test when there is not a basin of soapy water close by.
