Abstract

A catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) can extend a patient's hospital stay by two days and increase the cost of their care. The complications associated with indwelling urinary catheter and the increases in hospital-acquired infections are a continual challenge to quality care.

Author Details

Chemain Gudino, DNP, RN, MSN, CBN, PHN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Clinical Practice Guideline(s)

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection, Prevention

Advisor

JoAnn Manty

Second Advisor

Tyra Dean-Ousley

Third Advisor

Lourdes Januszewicz

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2015-10-01

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