Advisor(s)

Jamie Hunsicker, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
j-hunsicker@onu.edu

Megan Lieb, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
m-lieb.2@onu.edu

Document Type

Poster

Location

ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room

Start Date

22-4-2022 1:00 PM

End Date

22-4-2022 2:00 PM

Abstract

Problem: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) occur when bacteria enter and infect the urinary tract through a urinary catheter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that among urinary tract infections (UTIs) acquired in the hospital, about 75% are associated with a urinary catheter (2015). Not only does CAUTI increase patient morbidity and mortality, it also leads to extended hospital stays and increased healthcare costs.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of intervention bundles to prevent CAUTI in an acute care setting.

Methods: The research design for this study is quantitative, retrospective, and quasi-experimental. Participants of this study must be over the age of 18 years, must be in an inpatient acute care setting, and must have an indwelling catheter. Pre and post-intervention analysis will be completed to determine if intervention bundles affect the incidence rate of CAUTI. Prior to the intervention, nurses will be educated on what the bundle is and will be encouraged to document implementation of the bundle. The number of CAUTI cases will be counted pre and post-intervention to compare the rate of incidence. Nurses charting will be reviewed to determine if the bundle was implemented.

Conclusion: This study offers valuable information to the nursing practice in relation to preventing infections and improving patient outcomes. Nurses are at the front-line when it comes to preventing infection, therefore this information is beneficial when providing safe and effective care. Through implementing an intervention bundle, the rate of CAUTI can be decreased which improves patient outcomes and decreases hospital costs.

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Apr 22nd, 1:00 PM Apr 22nd, 2:00 PM

Using Intervention Bundles to Reduce the Rate of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Settings

ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room

Problem: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) occur when bacteria enter and infect the urinary tract through a urinary catheter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that among urinary tract infections (UTIs) acquired in the hospital, about 75% are associated with a urinary catheter (2015). Not only does CAUTI increase patient morbidity and mortality, it also leads to extended hospital stays and increased healthcare costs.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of intervention bundles to prevent CAUTI in an acute care setting.

Methods: The research design for this study is quantitative, retrospective, and quasi-experimental. Participants of this study must be over the age of 18 years, must be in an inpatient acute care setting, and must have an indwelling catheter. Pre and post-intervention analysis will be completed to determine if intervention bundles affect the incidence rate of CAUTI. Prior to the intervention, nurses will be educated on what the bundle is and will be encouraged to document implementation of the bundle. The number of CAUTI cases will be counted pre and post-intervention to compare the rate of incidence. Nurses charting will be reviewed to determine if the bundle was implemented.

Conclusion: This study offers valuable information to the nursing practice in relation to preventing infections and improving patient outcomes. Nurses are at the front-line when it comes to preventing infection, therefore this information is beneficial when providing safe and effective care. Through implementing an intervention bundle, the rate of CAUTI can be decreased which improves patient outcomes and decreases hospital costs.