Urinary tract infections represent nearly 40% of all healthcare-associated infections where the vast majority are related to indwelling catheter use.  Over 900,000 patients develop a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) each year while in a US hospital, making this an important patient safety issue. It has been estimated that as many as 65 to 70% of cases of CAUTIs may be preventable if evidence-based prevention strategies are applied.The CAUTI Challenge website provides comprehensive resources for preventing CAUTI and reducing indwelling urinary catheter use.  Please provide your feedback or comments, such as evidence-based prevention strategies that you have employed, through our blog.

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After removing an IUC do you perform bladder volume ultrasound to measure for pelvic void residual (PVR)?

CAUTI Breaking News

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Nurse-directed interventions to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections


Quality improvement project to test the impact of nurse-driven interventions to reduce CAUTIs in two medical surgical acute care units.

 

CAUTI Facts

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Fewer than 50% have an indication recorded in their chart.


 

Clinical Pathway - White Paper

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Best practices for use of IUCs are the only way to promote safe patient care while avoiding unnecessary costs from CAUTIs.