Howard-Anderson, J., Gottlieb, L., Grooms, L., Holder, C., Reif, L., Johnson, K., Dotto, V., Kubes, J., Love, K., Regina, R., Murphy, D., Jacob, J., Kraft, C., & Mumma, J. (2024). Contributing Factors to Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections and Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection. Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology, 4, s138-s139. https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2024.309
This article discusses the lack of accurate documentation of nurses assessing urinary catheter necessity and the breakdown of communication involved with it. This resource is beneficial for nurses understanding reducing CAUTI rates because it allows them to understand the contributing factors that need to be recognized in daily practice of reducing catheter-associated infection.
Plando, R., Obaid, L., Al Baker, A. S., Khan, O., Solatorio, M., De Leon, B. J., ... & Tabasin, V. (2024). Prevention and Control of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI): A Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Project. Cureus, 16(10). 20241121-1161713-hf7hqt.pdf
This article focuses on the best-practices for catheter care, using the HOUDINI (Hematuria, Obstruction, Urology surgery, Decubitus ulcer, Input/output monitoring, Nursing (end-of-life comfort), and Immobility) protocol, that allows nurses to remove a patient's indwelling urinary catheter when it is no longer indicated. By understanding and utilizing this protocol, unnecessary catheter placement and long duration times are reduced which decreases utilization rates and therefore drops CAUTI rates.
Portugari, B. R., Umukoro, P.E., & Vedre, J. G. (2020). Multimodal Intervention Approach Reduces Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections in a Rural Tertiary Care Center. Clinical Medicine & Research, 18(4), 140-144. https://doi-org.library.capella.edu/10.3121/cmr.2020.1533
This article focuses on implementing a CAUTI reduction program in a rural hospital to encourage appropriate catheter use and reduce the number of urinary catheter days in the inpatient setting. This resource can help nurses better understand the importance of reducing CAUTI rates by reviewing the multimodal intervention discussed. This intervention can be used on a daily basis to determine indwelling urinary catheter necessity in inpatients.
Van Decker, S. G., Bosch, N., & Murphy, J. (2021). Catheter-associated urinary tract infection reduction in critical care units: a bundled care model. BMJ open quality, 10(4), e001534. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2021-001534
This article discusses a bundled care model implemented in ICUs to reduce CAUTI rates. This model included a protocol for daily assessment of catheter necessity and the use of alternative devices. Nurses can use this resource to guide them in their everyday practice to assess for indwelling catheter necessity to promote patient safety.