Abstract
In an attempt to reduce the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) a quality improvement project involving the development of an evidence-based nurse-driven urinary catheter protocol (UCP) as well as ongoing educational efforts was instituted.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections, Urinary Catheter Protocol, Healthcare Associated Infections, Urinary Tract Infections
Advisor
Jo Ann Runewicz
Second Advisor
Bridget Roberts
Third Advisor
Joseph J. Herman
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Capella University
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
Davis, Minnie L., "Instituting a quality improvement program at a community medical designed to reduce urinary catheter days and the incidence of catheter associated urinary tract infections" (2016). DNP and Student Works. 238.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/238
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2016-10-07
Full Text of Presentation
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