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Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Toolkit
www.cdc.govCatheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Toolkit Activity C: ELC Prevention Collaboratives Carolyn Gould, MD MSCR Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in th is presentation are those of the authors and do not
Epidemiology and Prevention of UTI
www.cdc.govCathetersociated Urinary Tract Infection Surveillance-As Reduce Unnecessary Urine Culturing and Overuse of Antibiotics ... Toolkit Sections ... resources/tools/cauti- ltc/implement.html ...
Preventing CAUTI: A patient-centered approach
apic.orgC atheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is widely recognized in the United States as the most common healthcare-associated infection (HAI), representing an estimated 40 percent of all HAIs. 1 CAUTI has been shown to increase patient mortality and morbidity,
Bladder Irrigation: Management of Haematuria
www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au• Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) – Aseptic technique is required for performing bladder irrigation, catheter care and maintenance to reduce the risk of a CAUTI) secondary to contamination during the procedure and break in the closed urinary drainage system. Refer to the Clinical Excellence Commission information. 2
Reducing HCAI- What the Commissioner needs to know.
www.england.nhs.ukIncidence of CAUTI - nationally • Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common HCAI, accounting for 17.2% of all HCAIs, with between 43% and 56% of UTIs associated with an indwelling urethral catheter (EPIC 3, 2014). • Patients with invasive devices such as urinary catheters are at a greater risk of developing an infection (NICE, 2012).