Not as simple as it seems: Extensive facility and training gaps in nursing home bathing

• Main Authors: Kristine Nguyen (Author), Raveena Singh (Author), Raheeb Saavedra (Author), John Billimek (Author), Steven Tam (Author), Susan Huang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Existing training for resident bathing in nursing homes (NHs) is brief and limited, likely because bathing is assumed to be intuitive. However, residents have complex skin issues, devices, dressings, and limited ability for self-care. We sought to assess bathing quality and to identify b...