Prevention of CAUTI: Combating Catheter-Associated Infections
Contact Hours: 1
Cost: $10.00
The course will discuss (CAUTI) Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the inpatient setting, the bacterial associated considerations during insertion and entering the tubing, and the monetary cost of CAUTI to hospitals. The course will also go over appropriate catheter care, and evidenced-based practice towards the culture of improvement including CAUTI policies and programs.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Discuss the ramifications associated with inappropriate indwelling urinary catheter insertion
• Describe appropriate catheter use and care
• Recall the financial and human impact of CAUTI
• Explain evidenced-based practice and targeted assessment for prevention of CAUTI
• List CAUTI policies, and prevention programs
Curriculum
Chapter 1 - Introduction - CAUTI in the inpatient setting
Appropriate Catheter Use
Financial and Human Impact
Evidence-Based Practice
Culture of Improvement
Chapter 2 - Culture of Improvement
Targeted Assessment for Prevention
CAUTI Policies and Programs
Maintaining a Prevention Program
Chapter 3 - CAUTI Vignette
Chapter 4 - Resources