Question

Explanation of Evidence based practice on Catheter associated Urinary tract infection and using EBP explain the prevention of same.

Answer 1

Strategies to reduce the incidence of CAUTIs have been broadly studied, with clinical experts from the CMS, CDC, and Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) in general agreement that evidence strongly supports a number of core strategies for effectively managing short-term urethral catheters. Among these are to8

* practice good hand hygiene.

* take standard precautions (the use of gloves and gown, as appropriate, during any manipulation of the catheter or collecting system).

* ensure that properly trained persons insert and maintain catheters using aseptic technique.

* use high-quality sterile equipment.

* maintain a closed drainage system.

* ensure unobstructed flow at all times.

* ensure that the drainage bag is below the level of