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Master of Public Health

A multifaceted quality improvement strategy reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection.

AUTHORS

Theobald CN , Resnick MJ , Spain T , Dittus RS , Roumie CL , . International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care. 2017 6 17; (). 1-7

ABSTRACT

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and preventable hospital-acquired infections, yet their rate continues to rise nationwide. We describe the implementation of a multifaceted program to reduce catheter use and CAUTI rates while simultaneously addressing barriers to long-term success.

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and preventable hospital-acquired infections, yet their rate continues to rise nationwide. We describe the implementation of a multifaceted program to reduce catheter use and CAUTI rates while simultaneously addressing barriers to long-term success.

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