Learning Objectives
CAUTI (RN)
- Summarize the prevalence and risk factors associated with CAUTI
- Identify when the indwelling catheters are indicated and when they should be removed
- Display proper insertion and maintenance techniques
- Demonstrate how to position and manage urinary catheter equipment, including catheters, lines, and collection bags
- Distinguish between indications for indwelling urinary catheters and intermittent catheterization
- Explain how to collect urine specimens in the presence of a catheter
CAUTI (PCT)
- Demonstrate how to position and manage urinary catheter equipment, including catheters, lines, and collection bags
- Identify when urinary catheters need to be replaced and notify appropriate staff
- Perform appropriate cleaning and care of patients with catheters
- Ensure patients with catheters are transported correctly
CAUTI (Providers)
- Use indwelling catheters only when appropriately indicated
- Use proper techniques for their insertion and maintenance
- Remove them when they are no longer indicated
Course Description
This course recruits learners to become part of the battle against catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), the leading cause of avoidable patient harm.
Did You Know...
- About 30 million Foley catheters are inserted each year in the United States
- Every year, 1 million catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) occur
- CAUTIs extend hospital stays by 2–3 extra days, at a cost of about $0.5 billion each year
- Studies regularly find that as many as 50% of indwelling catheters in patients are unnecessary
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