scholarly journals Reducing the Incidence of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Acute Care Setting Using Evidence-Based Guidelines

10.5772/24051 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Gorman
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Acute Care Setting ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines

Reducing Foley Catheter Device Days in an Intensive Care Unit

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-283
Author(s):  
Laura Reilly ◽  
Patty Sullivan ◽  
Sharon Ninni ◽  
Denise Fochesto ◽  
Karen Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Foley Catheter ◽  
Hospital Costs ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines ◽  
Hospital Acquired

The prolonged use of indwelling urinary catheters can lead to many complications, the most prevalent being urinary tract infections. These hospital-acquired infections can increase hospital costs, length of stay, and mortality rates. Evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of urinary tract infections are compared and discussed. Minimizing indwelling urinary catheter use is well-recognized in the literature to reduce the risk of these infections. To decrease the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, the staff of a 22-bed, mixed medical, surgical, and trauma intensive care unit focused on reducing the number of foley catheter device days. A multidisciplinary team was convened to create an evidence-based plan. Staff nurses were engaged in the development and implementation of the plan. Criteria-based foley catheter guidelines, a decision-making algorithm, and a daily checklist were implemented that led to a significant reduction in foley catheter device days and a decrease in catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

Urinary Tract Infections in Children: Recommendations for Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Evaluation. An Evidence-Based Approach

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Merguerian ◽  
Einar F. Sverrisson ◽  
Daniel B. Herz ◽  
Leslie T. McQuiston
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Antibiotic Prophylaxis ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Tract Infections

A Successful Evidence-Based Practice Model in an Acute Care Setting

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 509-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy Brockopp ◽  
Judy Schreiber ◽  
Karen Hill ◽  
Terry Altpeter ◽  
Krista Moe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Acute Care Setting ◽  
Practice Model

Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 Update

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 464-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Lo ◽  
Lindsay E. Nicolle ◽  
Susan E. Coffin ◽  
Carolyn Gould ◽  
Lisa L. Maragakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Acute Care Hospitals ◽  
Guidance Document ◽  
American Hospital ◽  
American Hospital Association ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Healthcare Epidemiology

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

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