Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
9-2017
Publication Title
Providence Saint Joseph Health Research Symposium poster presentation, Oregon City, Oregon, September 2017
Abstract
Purpose: To measure clinical impact of an evidence-based educational strategy on urinary tract infection (UTI) rates in a 900+ bed acute care facility located in a southwestern state in the United States (US).
Clinical Question: Will a focu son staff education in the ICU on proper placement techniques, care, and early removal of urinary retention catheters reduce incidences of CAUTIs in an ICU setting?
Department
Nursing
Recommended Citation
Locke, Laura M.; Grissman, Cynthia Louise; Crasta, Rita Denise; Bazan, Gisele Nicole; Love, Kari; Ford, Cindy; Roney, Jamie K.; and Long, JoAnn D., "Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention Strategy Using Education in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)" (2017). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 2777.
https://digitalcommons.psjhealth.org/publications/2777
