Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundle
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, and potentially lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Multifaceted infection control strategies implemented as bundles can prevent nosocomial infections associated with invasive de...
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Scientific Council of the General Hospital of Piraeus Tzaneion
2017-01-01
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| author | O. Zarkotou E. Kousouli |
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| description | Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, and potentially lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Multifaceted infection control strategies implemented as bundles can prevent nosocomial infections associated with invasive devices such
as CAUTIs. The components of the CAUTI bundle proposed herein, include appropriate indications for catheterization and recommendations for the procedures of catheter insertion and catheter maintenance and care. Avoiding unnecessary urinary catheter use is the most effective measure for their prevention. To
minimize the risk of CAUTI, urinary catheters should be placed only when a clinical valid indication is documented and they should be removed as soon as possible; alternatives to catheterization should also be considered. Aseptic insertion technique, maintenance of closed drainage system and strict adherence to hand hygiene are essential for preventing CAUTI. The successful implementation of the bundle requires education and training for all healthcare professionals and evaluation of surveillance data. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d196045f497546ada6d3baabc74c57912022-12-22T03:19:16ZellScientific Council of the General Hospital of Piraeus TzaneionEpistīmonika Chronika1791-13622241-16662017-01-0122Suppl. 1193201Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundleO. Zarkotou0E. Kousouli1Department of Microbiology, Infection Control Committee, General Hospital "Tzaneio", Piraeus, GreeceInfection Control Committee, General Hospital "Tzaneio", Piraeus, GreeceCatheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, and potentially lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Multifaceted infection control strategies implemented as bundles can prevent nosocomial infections associated with invasive devices such as CAUTIs. The components of the CAUTI bundle proposed herein, include appropriate indications for catheterization and recommendations for the procedures of catheter insertion and catheter maintenance and care. Avoiding unnecessary urinary catheter use is the most effective measure for their prevention. To minimize the risk of CAUTI, urinary catheters should be placed only when a clinical valid indication is documented and they should be removed as soon as possible; alternatives to catheterization should also be considered. Aseptic insertion technique, maintenance of closed drainage system and strict adherence to hand hygiene are essential for preventing CAUTI. The successful implementation of the bundle requires education and training for all healthcare professionals and evaluation of surveillance data.http://www.tzaneio.gr/images/docs/S1-23.pdfurinary tract infectionsurinary catheterbundles |
| spellingShingle | O. Zarkotou E. Kousouli Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundle Epistīmonika Chronika urinary tract infections urinary catheter bundles |
| title | Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundle |
| title_full | Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundle |
| title_fullStr | Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundle |
| title_full_unstemmed | Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundle |
| title_short | Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention bundle |
| title_sort | catheter associated urinary tract infection prevention bundle |
| topic | urinary tract infections urinary catheter bundles |
| url | http://www.tzaneio.gr/images/docs/S1-23.pdf |
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