CLABSI
This ADL should be completed BID and documented in flowsheets.
What is oral cares?
This is required to be completed and documented BID on a foley.
What is catheter care?
This is the single most important thing to do to prevent infections.
What is hand hygiene?
Floor mats are next to the bed and documented in the environmental checks.
What is falls bundle?
Examples are: a port, HD cath, PICC, Central Line.
What is a CVAD?
This is required to be done before the bag is 50% full.
What is empty the foley bag and document in I&O?
When the patient is able to answer questions about their medications.
What is teach back?
Clipping and CHG was done, pre-op checklist is done, linens/gown/socks/SCDs changed.
What is SSI bundle?
This CLABSI bundle component should be reviewed daily with the provider.
What is the central line necessity?
Next step required when a UA is ordered on a patient with a foley that has been in place longer than 14 days.
What is change the foley?
What is response to pain interventions?
Chemical and Mechanical interventions to prevent DVTs.
The next step after a patient with a CVAD refuses cares.
What is escalate to the RN or Lead or Unit Leader?
Female catheter, condom cath, urinal, straight cath, bed pan.
What are alternatives to a foley?
This should be completed at the bedside to reduce errors, improve communication, and increase patient understanding of plan of care.
What is handover?
The patient has a PCP at discharge and an order for a follow up based on the LACE score.
What is Readmissions?
Should be transparent with antimicrobial disk or gel patch. Changed every 7 days or if soiled.
What is the CVAD dressing?
Orders required for all patients who have a foley catheter in place.
What is foley removal protocol and order for the foley?
IV antibiotics within 60 mins, IVF bolus to maintain SBP >90 or MAP >65, Lactic acid drawn, Blood cultures drawn.
What is sepsis?