The change I would bring to monitor or decrease CAUTI would be to have patients have a catheter if it is indicated. Also, nurses should take the catheters out ASAP if the patient no longer needs it, because the longer they have it, the more at risk they are with having an infection. Most importantly, whenever a nurse is assessing the patient’s they should always have gloves on and wash their hands before and after assessing the patient. Peri care should be done daily with soap and water to prevent CAUTI. We could offer noninvasive alternatives, such as a urinal or bed side commodes.
