Utilizing Evidence-Based Practice to Achieve “Zero Tolerance†for Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)
Abstract
Catheter associated urinary tract infections continue
to remain the single most common HAI; with external forces,
such as mandated public reporting of HAI and the climate of
“zero tolerance†for hospital-acquired infections have led to an
increased effort in the reduction and elimination of CAUTIs.
to remain the single most common HAI; with external forces,
such as mandated public reporting of HAI and the climate of
“zero tolerance†for hospital-acquired infections have led to an
increased effort in the reduction and elimination of CAUTIs.
Keywords
Terms—catheter-associated urinary tract infection, evidence-based practice, healthcare associated infection, quality improvement, and zero tolerance.
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