CAUTI
This technique is critical in the indwelling catheter insertion process
What is aseptic technique?
This antimicrobial agent, often used for skin antisepsis, is recommended for reducing the risk of CLABSI
What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)?
These are the 2 methods to perform hand hygiene
What is alcohol based hand rub and soap + water?
This is the proper indwelling catheter positioning for preventing backflow
What is keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bladder?
This is how long staff should scrub the hub
What is 15 seconds?
This is how long hands should be washed for
What is 20 seconds?
This is the first step in preventing a CAUTI
What is ensuring the catheter is necessary before insertion?
Among central venous catheter sites, this location is associated with the highest infection rate due to its proximity to the groin and higher risk of bacterial contamination
What is the femoral line?
This is recommended when hands are visibly soiled
What is soap and water?
This is an example of an alternative to an indwelling catheter
What is an external urinary catheter/management system?
This is how often central line dressings should be changed
What is at least every 7 days or immediately if the dressing is soiled, loose, or damp?
These 3 areas are commonly missed when completing hand hygiene
What is fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers?
The catheter should always be kept free of _______, which occurs when urine is retained or unable to flow
What is obstruction?
This is the recommended frequency for changing administration sets (tubing) for continuous infusions.
What is every 96 hours (or every 4 days)?
These are the 5 moments of hand hygiene
What is:
1. before touching a patient?
2. before clean/aseptic procedure?
3. after body fluid exposure risk?
4. after touching a patient?
5. after touching patient surroundings?