Catheter-associated urinary tract infections

EQIC helps hospitals implement best practices to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections, reduce unnecessary indwelling urinary catheter utilization and sustain reductions in these infections.

Assessments

• CAUTI surveillance tool - EQIC
• Continuation of indwelling catheter monitoring tool - EQIC
• CAUTI prevention tool - American Nurses Association

Toolkits and guidelines

• Toolkit for reducing CAUTI in hospitals - AHRQ
• Guidelines for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections - CDC
• Bladder safe guidelines - University of Michigan

Strategies for improvement

• Targeted assessment for prevention CAUTI implementation guide - CDC
• Urine culture stewardship in hospitalized patients - CDC
• Optimizing use of catheters in the ED - NYSPFP
• Strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals - IDSA/SHEA