Affiliation:
1. Infection Prevention and Control Department, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Road, Stafford, UK
Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common healthcare associated infection in acute hospitals. The risk of developing a catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) increases the longer a urinary catheter remains in situ. Although criteria for insertion and continuation are known, there are few tools to aid with removal decision making. This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of a nurse-led HOUDINI urinary catheter removal protocol in reducing the number of days of urinary catheter usage, thus potentially reducing the associated risk of a CAUTI.
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Advanced and Specialized Nursing,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy
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