Healthstream : miscellaneous (CAUTI/CLABSI, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, Mental Health, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse) with Complete Solutions

Healthstream : miscellaneous (CAUTI/CLABSI, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, Mental Health, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse) with Complete SolutionsHealthstream : miscellaneous (CAUTI/CLABSI, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, Mental Health, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse) with Complete SolutionsHealthstream : miscellaneous (CAUTI/CLABSI, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, Mental Health, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Abuse) with Complete Solutions Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) - ANSWER-Identified in 2007 by TJC as requiring special attention and included as a National Patient Safety Goal under "Health care-associated Infections" Approved as a separate NPSG by TJC for 2012 (ongoing for 2015) Identified in 2008 by CMS as a preventable hospital-acquired condition CAUTI care is not reimbursed by CMS Length of indwelling time is the most significant risk factor Data is insufficient to prove antibiotic or silver-coated catheters are more effective at preventing CAUTI CAUTI: What to Do - ANSWER-Obtain urine sample from sampling port (if new catheter will not be reinserted) Remove old catheter Obtain an order for a new one or replace if pt still requires one according to facility or TJC/CDC criteria Obtain urine specimen for culture from new catheter sampling port Implement prevention practices according to TJC and CDC guidelines Central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) or Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) - ANSWER-Most common cause of healthcare-associated bloodstream infection