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Persistent Protection with 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
Our antiseptic and antimicrobial skin cleanser designed to provide the benefits of a skin cleanser with the lasting protection of chlorhexidinegluconate (CHG). Our 4% CHG formulation kills germs and binds to the skin, offering persistent protection.
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Elevate your Infection Prevention Protocols
HibiClens® has been trusted by health care professionals for over 40 years.
Its efficacy and safety are proven, providing effective defense against the spread of infections in healthcare facilities. The active ingredient, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), begins to kill germs on contact and continues to kill microorganisms even after rinsing. Clinical studies show that a 4% CHG solution like HibiClens® can help reduce facility infection rates, resulting in significant economic gains.1
Why Hibiclens®?
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Effective skin cleansing is crucial in preventing healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) and promoting positive outcomes. HibiClens® stands out with its ability to bind to the skin for lasting antiseptic protection, making it a powerful tool for infection prevention.
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High Quality Solution
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Better cost per Bathing*
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Protection For Healthcare Setting
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High Quality Solution
(Compared to other private options)
In a study, HibiClens demonstrated higher cleansing abilities compared to a private label alternative, using an in-vitro synthetic sebum model . Researchers simulated the cleansing process and found that HibiClens was able to completely emulsify the synthetic sebum under the conditions of the test, while the private label alternative did not produce any emulsification.² -
Better Cost Per Bathing*
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One bottle of HibiClens® 4 oz could give you around 3–4 baths per unit compared to traditional CHG impregnated wipes. -
Protection For Healthcare Setting
HibiClens® is a key component in infection prevention bundles, helping to reduce healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and improve patient outcomes. Daily patient bathing with HibiClens® can lower infection rates, reduce complications, shorten hospital stays, and decrease unreimbursed expenses and readmissions.3.4
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Hibiclens Application®
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Instructions for Use
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Rinse the area to be cleansed with water.
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Apply amount of HibiClens® necessary to cover the skin or wound area.
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Wash & rinse thoroughly.
Avoid contact with eyes, ears, mouth and genital areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hibiclens®
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When should antiseptics be used?
Antiseptics should be used to prevent infections in various settings, including before surgeries, for daily patient bed baths, and for general hand hygiene to reduce the risk of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs).
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What is HibiClens®?
HibiClens® is an antiseptic skin cleanser that uses 4% chlorhexidine gluconate — better known as CHG to kill germs, dirt and debris from the skin while providing lasting protection and low risk for irritation.
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How to use HibiClens® before surgery?
For pre-surgical use, wet the skin and apply HibiClens® as directed, scrubbing for the recommended time to ensure thorough cleansing.
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Can you use HibiClens® on your private parts?
HibiClens® should not be used in the genital area. Follow the application instructions carefully to avoid sensitive areas.
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What is the active ingredient in HibiClens®?
HibiClens® contains 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) as its active ingredient, known for its powerful antiseptic properties and lasting protection.
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We currently use a white labeled CHG cleanser for our patients ambulating to the shower, and CHG wipes for bedbound patients. It seems to be working well. Why would we want to change to HibiClens® antiseptic skin cleanser?
To standardize bathing protocols and improve efficiency. This way, there’s no question on who had a CHG bath and which product to use. Only limited quantities of plain soap would need to be stocked in case a patient has a CHG allergy or contraindication.5
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Our HAIs have really dropped with using wipes, except some units still have issues with Clostridioides difficile. How is HibiClens® antiseptic skin cleanser differnt and are there any studies showing reductions?
It is great that you are seeing the benefits of CHG bathing. We have seen with other facilities that they are reducing CLABSIs, MRSA, etc., but have also still struggled with Clostridioides difficile. With the CHG “wipe”, you are only moving the spores around on the skin and are not physically removing them with water. Hibiclens® brings us back to the basics with a soap and CHG all in one product. This will achieve the benefits of CHG protection and allow you to reduce Clostridioides difficile rates by rinsing with water.6,7,8,9
References
- Rao, Nalini., et al. A Preoperative Decolonization Protocol for Staphylococcus Aureus Prevents Orthopedic Infections. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research 466.6 (2008): 1343-348.
- Internal study performed based on third-party methods for assessing cosmetic cleansing ability. Photographed results submitted as evidence. Full report available upon request.
- REF: Hibi Total Value 2024 Brochure – 2024
- Umscheid, C., Mitchell, M., Doshi, J., Agarwal, R., Williams, K., & Brennan, P. (2011). Estimating the Proportion of Health Care-Associated Infections that Are Reasonably Preventable and the Related Mortality and Costs. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 32(2), 101-114. doi:10.1086/657912.
- Reducing Infections and Increasing Patient Satisfaction: One Hospital’s Journey, Paulina Rodriquez, Abilene Regional Medical Center, Infection Control Today, 2018.
- Research Brief: Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI) and Chlorhexidine Gluconate Patient Bathing.
- A Bundled Approach to Clostridium difficile Infection Reduction, Kimberly Candray, CIC, BS, MT(ASCP), Infection Control Today, October 2018
- Effect of Hospital-wide Chlorhexidine Patient Bathing on Health Care-Associated Infections, Rupp ME, et al.
- Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, November 2012)