Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Evidence-Based Practices for Nurses (Pack of 25)

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are a high-profile, hospital-acquired condition that cause your patients harm and may cost your facility thousands of dollars. Evidence-based practices can:

• Limit unnecessary catheterization
• Reduce catheter duration
• Prevent many CAUTIs

Train bedside caregivers on the latest evidence-based best practices for catheter selection and care with Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Evidence-Based Best Practices for Nurses by Mikel L. Gray, PhD, CUNP, CCCN, FAANP, FAAN. This easy-to-read handbook walks bedside caregivers through evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes and provides training in this key present-on-admission condition.

Take a look at the table of contents:

• Organizational Focus
• Understanding CAUTIs
• Diagnosis of CAUTI
• Criteria for Using Catheters
• Selecting the Optimal Catheter
• Sterile Technique for Catheterization
• Selecting an Optimal Urinary Drainage System
• Bladder Irrigation Solutions
• Preventing CAUTIs in Long-Term Indwelling Catheters

Sold in packages of 25, it’s easy and affordable to give a copy to every staff member who provides critical patient care.

This handbook is a great companion to the book and CD-ROM Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Build an Evidence-Based Program to Improve Patient Outcomes!

Learn how to craft a complete, personalized CAUTI prevention program, effectively document present on admission cases, track catheter duration, educate staff, and receive appropriate reimbursement.