Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection is Job One

Course overview

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the only device-related infections which have increased in the last five years. National quality and safety initiatives as well as reimbursement strategies are targeted to focus on reducing CAUTIs. This course will review the evidence within the existing guidelines for management and early removal of the catheter or preventing placement altogether. In addition, we will explore innovative process and product technology that will help to reduce or eliminate CAUTIs. This course content is applicable to nurses and other health care professionals who work with patients in acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care facilities.