Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

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UTIs are the #1 cause of hospital-acquired infections, and CMS will no longer reimburse for the treatment of preventable UTIs. This award wining program educates nurses and nursing assistants on the indications for catheter use, potential causes of infection, risk factors for acquisition of CA-UTIs, and evidence-based interventions, including care and maintenance of the catheter, and aseptic technique during collection and sampling.

Program Highlights

Risk factors

Causes and types of CA-UTIs

Catheter selection

Alternatives to indwelling catheterization

Closed vs. open drainage systems

Aseptic technique during care and maintenance of the catheter site

Aseptic technique during insertion of the indwelling catheter

Aseptic technique during urine sampling and emptying of the collection system

Recognizing and responding to complications

Learning Objective

To provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections, recognize and respond to complications, and improve patient care.

Program Includes

18min Visual presentation (DVD)
1 Free site license upon request

Bonus Resource CD
Approved for Continuing Education
10 Question Post Test with Answer Key
Study Guide
Learning Tools Included

Clinical Advisors

Vicki L. Brinsko, RN, BA, BSN, CIC

Barbara Gray, RN, BSN

Lorrie G. Ingram, RN, BSN

Lindsay E. Nicolle, MD, FRCPC

Program Awards

Worldfest Houston Bronze Award: Medical/Treatments/Procedures

This program is offered at a discount for members of:

Leaders In Health Care Education