Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) >
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) of the American Hospital Association is the premier organization for healthcare supply chain and materials management professionals.
AHRMM strengthens the nation’s healthcare supply chain by providing leadership, education, networking, and industry-specific resources to advance the field and enhance the professional development of its individual members.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) >
The 3M Infection Prevention Division is an industry Strategic Partner with APIC, the nation’s leading Infection Prevention organization. Through education and awareness campaigns, APIC and 3M are positioned to improve health and patient safety in hospitals and healthcare facilities globally.
APIC Positioning Statement on Targeting Zero Healthcare Associated Infections
Association for Vascular Access (AVA) >
AVA is the leading multidisciplinary vascular access organization comprised of committed professionals. Nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and vascular access industry representatives have all discovered the value of professional excellence, education, and networking opportunities available through AVA membership.
PEDIVAN - A virtual network of pediatric vascular access clinicians, educators, and manufacturers
The Pedivan Guidelines
Clinical studies of Tegaderm™ CHG Dressings have been presented at AVA events or published in AVA’s quarterly peer-reviewed professional scientific journal, Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (JAVA).
Clinical Performance of a New Transparent Chlorhexidine Gluconate Central Venous Catheter Dressing (Ease of Use Study)
Migration of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Under Antimicrobial Gel Pad of IV Securement Dressing to Provide Continuous Antimicrobial Protection
A Controlled Randomized Prospective Comparative Pilot Study to Evaluate the Ease of Use of a Transparent CHG Gel Dressing vs. a CHG Disk in Healthy Subjects
The Use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) on Central Line Insertion Sites: Disc vs. Gel Pad Dressing
Study of Bloodsteam Infection Rates: Factors You Should Know
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) >
For over 60 years, the CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. They are committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)/HICPAC Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections* (2002)
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) >
IDSA represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA’s purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.
The following Clinical Study of Tegaderm™ CHG Dressings was presented at the 2008 ICAAC/IDSA annual meeting.
Suppression of Regrowth of Normal Skin Flora under Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Dressings Applied to CHG-Prepped Skin
Infusion Nurses Society (INS) >
INS is committed to bringing innovative new resources and opportunities to a wide range of healthcare professionals who are involved with the specialty practice of infusion therapy. In this new world of rapid technological advances and dramatic shifts in healthcare delivery, INS is setting the standard for dedicated clinicians who seek to provide excellent infusion care across all practice settings.
Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice (2008)
Clinical Studies of Tegaderm™ CHG Dressings have been presented at INS events:
Antimicrobial Activity of a CHG-Impregnated Gel Pad for IV Site Protection
A Multicenter Prospective Open Label Evaluation of the Clinical Performance of a Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antimicrobial Transparent Dressing
Antimicrobial Activity for IV Site Evaluation
On the CUSP: STOP BSI Project at safercare.net >
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) >
SHEA was founded to advance the application of the science of healthcare epidemiology.SHEA works to maintain the utmost quality of patient care and healthcare worker safety in all healthcare settings. It upholds its high success rate in infection prevention and control, while applying epidemiologic principles and prevention strategies to a wide range of quality-of-care issues.
SHEA Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals (2008)
Clinical Studies of Tegaderm™ CHG Dressings have been presented at SHEA events:
A Novel Integrated Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Transparent Dressing for Prevention of Vascular Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection: A Prospective Comparative Study in Healthy Subjects
Prospective‚ Randomized‚ Controlled Trial Accessing the Clinical Performance of a Transparent Chlorhexidine Gel Pad Intravascular Catheter Dressing
The Absorptive Abilities of a CHG Gel Dressing: Can Initial Gauze Dressings be Avoided?
The American Hospital Association (AHA) >
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends.
The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) >
The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals is a group comprised of clinicians and professionals who are associated with virtually all facets of the procurement and management of hospital supplies and equipment.
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) >
AORN is a professional association that empowers the OR nurse with education, standards of practice, and peer networking. AORN promotes safe patient care and is recognized as an authority for safe operating room practices and a definitive source for information and guiding principles that support day-to-day perioperative nursing practice.
