Did you know the following stats (human lives) are impacted by catheter-associated infections each year?
With an aging population well into the 100-year-old range, and with complex conditions and co-morbidities, our family members are at greater healthcare risk. More than ever, our healthcare teams need to ensure the highest level of quality, compassionate and efficient care.
Stats:
•There is a 10% mortality rate
•Over 190000 deaths per year
•10M associated doctor visits
•Up to 69% of CAUTIs are preventable
•Up to 380,000 infections are preventable
•The related cost of CAUTI can exceed $10K per patient
Organizations can ensure the prevention of CAUTI with strict adherence to the following:
Ensure rigorous adherence to insertion guidelines with compliance monitoring
Adherence to CAUTI prevention bundles
Early removal of catheters with guidelines & shift by shift monitoring for removal
Bladder management programs & early voiding trials
Use of external catheters vs. internal
Avoid prolonged hospital length of stay
Avoid associated candida and other nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections
Increased mobility
Strict adherence to maintenance guidelines & amazing peri careRobust tools are available to support organizational safety
Validate competency of insertion and maintenance for new hires and on annual basis
Monitor care daily through leader rounding, observation of insertion, and sampling
Ensure a strong antimicrobial stewardship program
Create collaborative partnerships to test, maintain, and avoid indwelling catheters.
There are great tools available to prevent CAUTIs:
For more information, or onsite surveillance program, reach out at 352-651-2892