RISK
CDC Guidelines
Bard
100
Who is more likely to get a CAUTI-male or female?
female
100
How does the NHSN definition for patients with an indwelling catheter define a fever?
>38 degrees Celsius
100
What is the name of our permanent foley coating?
hydrogel
200
What is the biggest risk factor for getting a CAUTI?
Prolonged catheter use
200
What other signs aside from fever are considered a symptom for UTI?
suprapubic tenderness or costovertebral pain or tenderness
200
What is the color of our tamper evident seal?
Red
300
By what percentage does the risk of CAUTI increase every day that a foley remains indwelling?
5 percent
300
What are at least two CDC recommended core strategies for prevention of CAUTI?
Insert catheters only for appropriate indications Leave catheters in place only as long as needed Ensure that only properly trained persons insert and maintain catheters Insert catheters using aseptic technique and sterile equipment (acute care setting) Following aseptic insertion, maintain a closed drainage system Maintain unobstructed urine flow Practice hand hygiene and standard (or appropriate isolation) precautions according to CDC HICPAC guidelines
300
How do you remove our securement device Statlock?
with 5-6 alcohol swabs or a handful of hand sanitizer---must use alcohol
400
CAUTI's increase a patient's length of stay by an average of how many days?
3.8 days
400
What are some examples of quality improvement programs that may ensure appropriate urinary catheter
utilizationSystem of alerts or reminders to remove unnecessary catheters Stop orders for urinary catheters Protocols for nurse-directed removal of unnecessary catheters Guidelines/algorithms for appropriate perioperative catheter management
400
What is in the foley tray to help with pre-cleansing and aseptic technique?
castille soap wipes and hand gel, pre-saturated povidone swabsticks
500
Roughly how many healthcare associated infections occur in the U.S. every year?
1.7 million
500
According to the CDC, what is a new technology that could help prevent CAUTI?
Portable ultrasound devices can be used to assess urine volume in order to reduce unnecessary catheterizations in some patients. Bard silver-alloy coated catheters, may also reduce the risk of CAUTI. Electronic medical record systems can also be utilized for CAUTI prevention efforts. Such systems can be used to document indications for catheter placement and monitor dates and times of catheter insertions and removals. Electronic alerts or reminders can also be used to prompt clinicians to remove unnecessary catheters.
500
What is in the tray to help comply with Joint Commission Patient Safety goals?
Patient Education card to give to family
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