Module 7: Urinary Elimination

Question 1

Evidence-Based Practice

Answer 1

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection
(CAUTI) prevention
 Use aseptic catheter insertion using sterile
equipment
 Patients in need of long-term catheterization should
be managed with intermittent catheterization
 Use only trained dedicated personnel to insert
urinary catheters
 Use smallest catheter possible
 Remove catheter as soon as possible
 Secure indwelling catheters

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection
(CAUTI) prevention
 Maintain a sterile, closed urinary drainage system
 Maintain an unobstructed flow of urine
 Keep urinary drainage bag below bladder
 When emptying the urinary drainage bag, use a
separate measuring receptacle for each patient
 Perform perineal hygiene daily and after soiling
 Quality improvement/surveillance programs should
be in place to alert providers that a catheter is in
place and should include regular educational
programming about catheter care