Abstract
The major risk factors of CAUTI are the presence of an indwelling catheter and the duration that it is in place. A quality improvement project implemented criteria-based screening protocol into the EHR to hardwire nurse-driven protocols in the ICU.
Sigma Membership
Pi at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
CAUTI, EHR, Nurse-driven Protocol
Recommended Citation
Cruz, Clare, "Hardwiring nurse-driven protocols in removing indwelling urinary catheters in the ICU" (2019). Convention. 343.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/343
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Hardwiring nurse-driven protocols in removing indwelling urinary catheters in the ICU
Washington, DC, USA
The major risk factors of CAUTI are the presence of an indwelling catheter and the duration that it is in place. A quality improvement project implemented criteria-based screening protocol into the EHR to hardwire nurse-driven protocols in the ICU.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.