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Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN)
www.england.nhs.ukthe appropriate prescribing of antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection (UTI), including pyelonephritis and catheter associated infection (CAUTI). Improving the diagnosis and management of UTI, including review of catheter use, will reduce treatment failure, risk of healthcare associated bacteraemia, and reduce associated length of stay.
Preventing IV Catheter Associated Infections
atriumhealth.org• Contamination of the catheter during insertion or handling • Inadequate disinfection of catheter hubs, ports or needleless connectors before accessing the line • Skin organisms from the patient that travel through the insertion site • Contaminated IV fluids (rare) A CLABSI is a Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection.