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Patient skin integrity: A critical factor in infection prevention

Not all chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) products are created equal, and some formulations contain ingredients that may impact skin health and patient outcomes.

Examining the prevalence of incontinence in older adults

This systematic review will analyze statistics related to the challenges of incontinence, which is essential for discussions with clinicians and highlights the significance of addressing the clinical and personal consequences of incontinence.

How to give a bed bath: A step-by-step guide*

Knowing how to give a bed bath is an essential skill for both nurses and home caregivers, since bed baths are important to maintain hygiene, prevent skin issues, and enhance the dignity and comfort of individuals who can’t bathe themselves.

A Regional Medical Center’s 100% CAUTI reduction*

Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) is a critical priority in the Neuro and Trauma ICUs at many medical centers. This whitepaper describes how one regional medical center implemented the Sage PrimaFit External Urine Management System for the Female Anatomy, aiming to reduce infection rates. In just one year, they recorded a 100% reduction in CAUTIs in these high-acuity units, alongside substantial cost savings for the facility.

2024 Stryker Environmental Alliance tree planting

Stryker’s Environmental Alliance holds 4th annual tree planting event

The Stryker Environmental Alliance (SEA) recently returned to Hickory Grove Highlands in Cary, IL, partnering once again with the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD) to organize the 4th annual tree planting event.

Safe patient handling and mobility programs benefit healthcare workers and patients

Nurses continue to suffer a higher rate of musculoskeletal disorders than workers in all other industries.¹ Learn how one hospital established a Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program to help reduce risk to healthcare workers.

The impact of surgical site infections: from patient safety to hospital savings

SSIs are now the leading cause of unplanned hospital readmissions and reducing them could make a substantial difference in both patient outcomes and hospital costs.

Patient with non-ventilator associated hospital acquired pneumonia

The critical connection between NV-HAP and sepsis

Sepsis is a major healthcare challenge, responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year and significant financial strain. While it receives much attention, nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is a less recognized but equally serious issue.

Syringes and other catheter insertion devices

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology (SHEA) 2022 update: a collaborative effort that integrates best practice into the safe delivery of patient care

The Compendium offers updated guidance for hospitals to help reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).

U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky tours Stryker manufacturing facility

Earlier this year, Jan Schakowsky, the U.S. representative from Illinois’s 9th congressional district, visited Stryker’s Sage business in Cary to learn about hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and the clinical interventions and governmental involvement that can help reduce the risk of pneumonia for patients.

Nurse brushing teeth to prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia

The association between daily toothbrushing and hospital-acquired pneumonia

The release of the updated SHEA/IDSA/APIC Strategies to Prevent HAP in 20221 has reminded healthcare providers that oral hygiene is an essential intervention but has sparked new discussions about comprehensive oral care. A systematic review and meta-analysis by Ehrenzeller and Klompas (2023)2 looked at the role of toothbrushing.

Celebrating Nurses Month: Honoring frontline heroes through the Journey to Zero program

As we celebrate Nurses Week 2024, it's a great time to spotlight the dedication and unwavering courage of nurses nationwide.

Nurse applying a Sage Home Care Comfort Bath cloth to a patient

A history of making healthcare better – at home.

Care with confidence – using hospital-quality products

For over a decade, Stryker Home Care has been helping home caregivers and those navigating life with physical challenges get hospital-quality products with just a click online.

Sage chapter of SWN celebrating International Women's Day

Stryker Women’s Network promotes International Women’s Day at Sage

The world came together for International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements and reinforce a commitment to women’s equality. This year, the Stryker Women’s Network (SWN) at Sage organized a week-long office event to celebrate with the entire Cary site.

Reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in hospitals

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common types of healthcare-associated infections, and reducing them is beneficial to hospitals, caregivers and patients.

SSIs congregating on a surgical site not using 2% CHG cloths

A closer look at 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloth for surgical site infection prevention

Nearly one million lower extremity procedures are performed in the United States each year with an eventual lifetime infection rate of 1.5%. This causes increased readmissions, morbidity and mortality. Cost estimates of these infections can be as high as $3.18 billion per year, so it’s become a priority to reduce them through various preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative strategies.

Toothbrush with Corinz Antiseptic Cleansing and Moisturizing Oral Rinse

Prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia by reducing any potential risk factors

The importance of patient oral care

Hospital oral care plays a pivotal role in reducing the risk of HAP by minimizing the colonization of harmful bacteria in the respiratory tract.

PrimaFit External Urine Management for the Female Anatomy photo of application

Sage PrimaFit External Urine Management System for the Female Anatomy helped reduce CAUTI rate 63%

Catheter-related infections decreased from before the introduction to EUDFA and after. This is not a cause-and-effect relationship, but the trend is promising.

Stryker Sage's team posing with family they built wheelchair Halloween costume with

A magical celebration with Stryker in Cary

Stryker SEA at a tree planting volunteer day

Stryker’s Environmental Alliance holds 3rd annual tree planting event

The Stryker Environmental Alliance (SEA) recently partnered with the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD) to organize the 3rd annual tree planting event at Hickory Nut Grove in Cary, IL.

Sage PrimaFit external urine management system

The Sage PrimaFit External Urine Management for the Female Anatomy helped decrease CAUTI rates 72%

Nurse helping patient with Sage oral care to help prevent pneumonia

Strategies to help address risk factors that may lead to pneumonia in hospitals

Stryker's new warehouse facility in Cary, IL

Stryker warehouse expansion underway in Cary, IL

Urban community hosptial lowers fall rate 53% and improves outcome with an early mobility program

NYC Medical Center Implementation of External Female Catheter avoids $16M in costs over 2 years

In 2018, the implementation of the external female urine management device was introduced as a standard of nursing care as an alternative to an indwelling urinary catheter. Data captured in 2019 and 2020 showed utilization of the external female device to be 36% and 46%, respectively.

Poster presented at SHEA demonstrates 58% reduction in non-ventilator associated pneumonia

Study validates the value of mobility for older patients

Illustration of a non-ventilated patient in a hospital bed with an inset illustration depicting sepsis.

Recent study shows sepsis occurred in 20% of NV-HAP patients

Susan Salsbury delivers a call to action to create a culture of safety

Why aren’t we continuing to protect our healthcare workers?

2022 IU Health catheter reduction poster

IU Health West Hospital presents poster at NACNS and Magnet (in-booth) demonstrating a clinically significant decrease in catheter utilization and CAUTI

Evergreen Healthcare Kinder, Gentler Presurgical Skin Prep poster

Poster presented at ASPAN (American Society of Paranesthesia Nurses) demonstrates a significant decrease in SSIs with pre-op CHG cloths

Stryker’s Environmental Alliance plants roots in the community

Houston Chronicle asks, “Can brushing your teeth keep you healthy in the hospital?”

Infection Control Today highlights the importance of protecting against waterborne pathogens

The Journey to Zero program supports nurse safety

Preventing Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Stryker’s Environmental Alliance team members

Stryker’s Environmental Alliance Partners with The McHenry County Conservation District to clean up Hickory Grove Highlands

New FocusRN website is now available

Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2022 Report

Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) reports NV-HAP as a top threat to patient safety in 2022

Health Affairs Forefront article urges policy makers to confront hospital-acquired pneumonia

Zello Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis poster

Poster presented at WOCN shows Comfort Shield reduces incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)

Sage Journey to Zero healthcare worker injuries

Sage’s Journey to Zero program promotes nurse injury prevention

Stryker Women’s Network at Sage supports International Women’s Day

Sage Multi-Position MATS Mobile Air Transfer System

Sage launches new Multi-Position MATS to help OR nurses safely tilt and transfer patients

Sage PrimoFit External Urine Management for the Male Anatomy has been redesigned

Preoperative strategy to reduce the risk of surgical site infection

Sage supports the Family Health Partnership Clinic in McHenry County

CNS impact through innovation and implementation of PrimaFit External Urine Management for the Female Anatomy

New enhancements to help improve patient care - Sage PrimaFit® External Urine Management for the Female Anatomy

The Joint Commission's Quick Safety issue focuses on the call to prevent non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia