Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) can be a problem with many patients that have catheters. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urinary tract infections rank at the top of most common healthcare associated infection. Seven west has an increased incidence of catheter associated urinary tract infections. The director has asked for education to address the problem. The care plan and education targets two areas. First, educate staff on the importance of having catheters in place only when necassary. Second, educate the staff on the proper care of catheters.
Plan of Care
1. time possible in order to reduce the chance of urinary tract infections.
2. Intervention: Handle catheters in a way that reduces …show more content…
Reduce the number of CAUTI by educating staff when to insert and remove catheters. 98 % of catheters will be removed by the stated time in the facilities guidelines.
2. Reduce the number of CAUTI by educating staff on the proper care of catheters. Catheters will be kept under the patient’s bladder, the flow of urine to remain unobstructed, the bag will be emptied regularly, the bag not to be place on the floor and catheters drainage system will remain closed (not broken).
Rational:
1. By reducing the number of catheters placed and the number of days catheters are in place greatly reduces the incidences of CAUTI.
2. By maintaining a closed drainage system and maintaining proper care of the catheter drainage system there will be less chance of bacteria entering the system and causing a CAUTI.
Teaching strategies and context:
Target audience – Staff of seven west
Three different meeting- varied time and days to enable all staff to attend
Presentation and teaching strategies: Power point presentation out lining guidelines and written materials with guidelines for each participant to take with them. Demonstrate how to find guidelines using company computer system. Post guidelines close to catheter supplies.
Material
Plan of Care
1. time possible in order to reduce the chance of urinary tract infections.
2. Intervention: Handle catheters in a way that reduces …show more content…
Reduce the number of CAUTI by educating staff when to insert and remove catheters. 98 % of catheters will be removed by the stated time in the facilities guidelines.
2. Reduce the number of CAUTI by educating staff on the proper care of catheters. Catheters will be kept under the patient’s bladder, the flow of urine to remain unobstructed, the bag will be emptied regularly, the bag not to be place on the floor and catheters drainage system will remain closed (not broken).
Rational:
1. By reducing the number of catheters placed and the number of days catheters are in place greatly reduces the incidences of CAUTI.
2. By maintaining a closed drainage system and maintaining proper care of the catheter drainage system there will be less chance of bacteria entering the system and causing a CAUTI.
Teaching strategies and context:
Target audience – Staff of seven west
Three different meeting- varied time and days to enable all staff to attend
Presentation and teaching strategies: Power point presentation out lining guidelines and written materials with guidelines for each participant to take with them. Demonstrate how to find guidelines using company computer system. Post guidelines close to catheter supplies.
Material