PPT-1 Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract

infections The CAUTI Bundle CAUTI Reduce and ultimately prevent cases of symptomatic CAUTI What is symptomatic CAUTI Infectioncausing symptoms as defined by the CDCs National Health Safety Network NHSN in the setting of an indwelling urinary catheter that is in place or has been removed within the past 48 hours. The urinary tract includes two kidneys two ureters a bladder and a urethra The kidneys are two beanshaped organs each about the size of a 64257st They are located just below the rib cage one on each side of the spine Every day the kidneys 64257lter . Infection (CAUTI) Toolkit. . Activity C: ELC Prevention Collaboratives. Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE . COMMISSION. 2015. URINE . COLLECTION, CULTURE . and . CATHETERISATION IN . ACUTE SETTINGS. 2. “…. . O. ver-testing . may lead to . overdiagnosis. , . the . circumstance where people without symptoms are diagnosed with a disease that ultimately . . Infection (CAUTI) Toolkit. . Activity C: ELC Prevention Collaboratives. Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.. Medical Aspects & the impact on individuals with dementia. . Carol Clymer, . RN, BSN, MSN, ARNP-C . Advanced Practitioner Solutions & Consulting Services. . Cyrena Duncan, . BA, MA. Alzheimer’s Association-FL Gulf Coast Chapter. UTIs at Mission. We had over 300 catheter associated UTIs last year, and the rate has not improved. UTI’s cause 36% of hospital-acquired infections at Mission. Cost is $3500 per catheter-associated UTI. Mission does not get reimbursed for this.. Being Part of the Insertion Team. AHRQ Pub. No. . 16(17)-. 0003-7-EF. March 2017. Learning Objectives. AHRQ SAFETY PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM CARE: HAIs/CAUTI. Upon completion of this session, licensed staff who insert or assist in the insertion of urinary catheters will be able to—.  .  . Purpose. : . Reduce catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI).. Definitions: CAUTI – A nosocomial infection that can develop in patients with an indwelling urinary catheter. . Policy. Infection: Translating Research into Practice. Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH. Professor of Medicine. Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. University of Michigan Medical School. . Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI). Cauti. S. ). Presented By:. April Beresford, Benjamin Kasper, and Kara Elkins. Problem. Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are the cause of many hospital acquired infections.. Nearly 25% of hospitalized patients are catheterized annually, and 10% of these patients develop . – Treatment Algorithm Sharp HealthCare Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Positive urine analysis and/or culture 1 - 3 ? AND Presence of symptoms suggestive of UTI (i.e. frequency, urgency, dysuria, Anatomic or functional urologic abnormalities (1%) Anatomic or functional urologic abnormalities (1%) 1-5 Congenital abnormalities; vesicoureteral reflux (4.5%) Congenital abnormalities, uncircumcis Urinary Tract Infections. Learning objectives. Describe the relevance of urinary tract infections in health care institutions.. Identify risk factors for urinary tract infections.. Describe measures for prevention.. How . to Prevent. . Catheter-Associated . Urinary Tract Infection. (CAUTI). 1. . UTI Toolkit – Module 2. Narration by:. Linda McKinley, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC, FAPIC. Research Health Scientist. Wm. S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital.