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Reducing Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Hospitalized Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quality Improvement Project
Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal
  • Margie Martin, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Catherina Chang Martinez, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Dayana Kowalski, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Courtney Willard, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Yessenia Muniz, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Gabriela Flores, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Laura Budnechky, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Joy Mitts, Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • Hollie Gow, Baptist Hospital of Miami
Abstract

Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain among the most common healthcare-associated infections, leading to increased morbidity and mortality in hospitalized adult patients. Methods: An interdisciplinary team initiated a quality improvement project to help reduce CAUTIs in a South Florida hospital. The project included using a CAUTI bundle consisting of indwelling catheter protocols, electronic bladder management order sets, nursing staff education, and implementation of external urinary catheters during the years 2020 through 2022. Results: The CAUTI bundle demonstrated positive outcomes in decreasing CAUTI rates. During our fiscal year 2022, there were 63% fewer CAUTIs (n = 23) compared to 2020 (n = 62). Conclusion: We reached our organizational goals of decreasing CAUTI rates to 10% below the national benchmark and improving patient outcomes.

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Publication Date
2023-12-1
Citation Information
Margie Martin, Catherina Chang Martinez, Dayana Kowalski, Courtney Willard, et al.. "Reducing Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Hospitalized Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quality Improvement Project" (2023) p. 98 - 110
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/catherina-changmartinez/42/