Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal
Abstract
Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain among the most common healthcare-associated infections, leading to increased morbidity and mortality in hospitalized adult patients. Methods: An interdisciplinary team initiated a quality improvement project to help reduce CAUTIs in a South Florida hospital. The project included using a CAUTI bundle consisting of indwelling catheter protocols, electronic bladder management order sets, nursing staff education, and implementation of external urinary catheters during the years 2020 through 2022. Results: The CAUTI bundle demonstrated positive outcomes in decreasing CAUTI rates. During our fiscal year 2022, there were 63% fewer CAUTIs (n = 23) compared to 2020 (n = 62). Conclusion: We reached our organizational goals of decreasing CAUTI rates to 10% below the national benchmark and improving patient outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Martin, M., Chang Martinez, C., Kowalski, D., Willard, C., Muniz, Y., Flores, G., Budnechky, L., Mitts, J., & Gow, H. (2023). Reducing Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Hospitalized Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quality Improvement Project. Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal, 6(1), 98-110. https://doi.org/10.55481/2578-3750.1171
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