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Prevention of CAUTI: Evidence-Based Strategies for Safe Catheter Care

This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in the inpatient setting. Participants will explore appropriate catheter use, bacterial considerations, and the financial and human costs of CAUTIs. The course emphasizes evidence-based practices, catheter care, and the development of a culture of safety and prevention through hospital-wide policies and programs.

Through real-world case studies and practical examples, the course fosters critical thinking and encourages the development of a culture of safety and continuous improvement. By completing this course, healthcare professionals will be better equipped to reduce infection rates, improve patient outcomes, enhance regulatory compliance, and contribute to a safer inpatient environment.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. List primary indications for placing an indwelling urinary catheter.
  2. Identify the risks associated with inappropriate urinary catheter insertion.
  3. Identify the factors that increase CAUTI risk.
  4. State the common pathway for bacteria to enter the urinary tract during catheterization.
  5. List evidence-based practices for catheter insertion.
  6. State some of the alternatives to indwelling catheters.
  7. Define the components of a CAUTI prevention bundle.
  8. List strategies that could reduce infection rates.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Understanding CAUTI in the Inpatient Setting

  • Definition and epidemiology
  • Bacterial pathways of infection (insertion, tubing, drainage system)
  • Risks of inappropriate catheter use
  • Financial and human burden of CAUTI

Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Catheter Care

  • Indications for catheter insertion
  • Best practices for insertion and maintenance
  • Alternatives to indwelling catheters
  • Nurse-driven removal protocols

Chapter 3: Building a Culture of Improvement

  • Surveillance and targeted assessments
  • CAUTI bundles and prevention strategies
  • Hospital-wide CAUTI policies and protocols
  • Education and staff engagement

Chapter 4: Sustaining Prevention Programs

  • Quality improvement cycles
  • Measuring outcomes and reporting
  • Aligning with regulatory expectations (CDC, CMS, Joint Commission)
  • Overcoming barriers to sustained improvement

Chapter 5: Case Studies and Reflection

  • Clinical vignettes illustrating CAUTI prevention challenges
  • Application of prevention strategies to real-world scenarios
  • Reflection and discussion questions for practice improvement
  • References
  • California BON Required Implicit Bias Information

Price: $12.00

Contact Hour: 1

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Course Author

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Kendall Moore

Kendall is a 2022 Magna Cum Laude graduate from Tyler Junior College with an Associate Degree in Nursing and completed Pacific College of Health and Science’s RN-to-BSN in Holistic Nursing program in 2026, also graduating Magna Cum Laude.

In addition to her academic and professional accomplishments, Kendall serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Pedagogy Education, where she oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and contributes as an educational course author. Her combination of leadership experience, clinical knowledge, and passion for holistic health reflects her ongoing commitment to advancing both patient care and healthcare education.

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