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321. Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream infections. | PSNet
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     January 15, 2014 - Study Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated … Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream … May 25, 2011 Sustaining reductions in catheter related bloodstream infections in Michigan … September 10, 2013 Sustaining reductions in catheter related bloodstream infections in … May 25, 2011 Elimination of central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections from

322. Slide 1
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     May 28, 2015 - An indwelling urinary catheter was inserted in OR. Ms. C was transferred to ICU post-op. … The indwelling urinary catheter is still in place. Ms. … Did daily assessments during rounds on the patient include an evaluation of the need for urinary catheters … C and her son know the risks associated with an indwelling urinary catheter? … FAQs about Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection.

323. ANA CAUTI Prevention Tool. | PSNet
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     September 14, 2016 - Nurses play an important role in reducing catheter–associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). … Patients strategy, focuses on promoting nursing behaviors to prevent CAUTIs including decreasing catheter … use and improving catheter maintenance . … July 16, 2014 Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. … About The Topic Hospitals Nurses Nurse Managers Nurse Care Indwelling Tubes and Catheters

324. Tools To Help Mitigate Device Risk | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2015 - Resident Physician Device Risk Checklist Device Action Taken (if necessary) Urinary Catheter … a Yes No   Catheter secured? Yes No   Bag below bladder? … Yes No   Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) Dressing intact? … Yes No   Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Dressing intact? … b Yes No   a The appropriate indications for urinary catheter include: urinary flow obstruction

325. Outcome and Process Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2013 - Catheter utilization reflects a ratio of the total catheter days divided by the total number of patient … Units Missing Expected Data in CAUTI Rates and Catheter Utilization Ratio Figures (n=1,051) a … across the 3 baseline periods (BL1–BL3), the average baseline CAUTI rate was 2.55 infections per 1,000 catheter … Catheter utilization rates have also been measured; however, this rate has stayed relatively constant … Baseline (BL) and Post-Baseline (P) Collection Periods – NHSN Calculation – By ICU Status – (CAUTIs/Catheter

326. Patient safety incident reporting and learning guidelines implemented by health care professionals in specialized care units: scoping review. | PSNet
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     January 08, 2025 - September 27, 2017 Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of idle intravenous catheters

327. ISMP medication error report analysis. | PSNet
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     January 17, 2018 - Health Care Providers Quality and Safety Professionals Hospital Pharmacy Indwelling Tubes and Catheters

328. ISMP medication error report analysis. | PSNet
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     December 30, 2014 - Health Care Executives and Administrators Emergency Medicine Cardiology Indwelling Tubes and Catheters

329. ISMP medication error report analysis. | PSNet
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     December 30, 2014 - See More About The Topic Hospitals Pharmacists Hospital Pharmacy Indwelling Tubes and Catheters

330. ISMP medication error report analysis. | PSNet
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     January 17, 2018 - View More See More About The Topic Pharmacists Pharmacy Indwelling Tubes and Catheters

331. ISMP medication error report analysis. | PSNet
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     January 17, 2018 - View More See More About The Topic Pharmacists Pharmacy Indwelling Tubes and Catheters

332. Information for Specialty Audiences | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2018 - The Emergency Department & Catheter Insertions (September 10, 2013) Accessible ( Microsoft PowerPoint … ,1.5 MB) / Transcript ( Word ) / mp3 audio (6.2 MB) Aseptic Catheter Insertion Practices in the … Aseptic Catheter Insertion Practices in the Emergency Department  (Mini-Presentation to Accompany June … 2, 2015, ED Coaching Call) Transcript ( Word ) No More CAUTI: Preventing Catheter-Associated … Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department (Mini-Presentation to Accompany

333. Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of and Care for Leg Bags in the Long-Term Care Setting | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2017 - Residents and patients with an indwelling urethral urinary catheter will sometimes break a closed urinary … evidence supporting these recommendations comes from investigations among acute care, short term use catheters … To avoid breaking the closed system at the indwelling catheter level, some products attach the larger … Then insert the leg bag nozzle into the urinary catheter. … Guideline for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections 2009 .

334. Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - Guides Implementation: Guide to Implementing a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract … Sustainability: Guide to Sustaining a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections … Safety Culture Engage Residents and Families Practice General Infection Prevention Skills Prevent Catheter-Associated … Urinary Tract Infection Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Surveillance Reduce Unnecessary

335. Inappropriate Antibiotic Use | PSNet
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     September 22, 2010 - In an attempt to clear colonization of C glabrata , multiple Foley catheters were changed, and the organism … exam with special attention to the skin for soft tissue infections, infections associated with venous catheters … bloodstream infection can be decreased with proper catheter insertion technique and care. … Guidelines for the management of intravascular catheter-related infections. … for insertion and care of central venous catheters from hospitals in the Prevention Epicenter Program

336. Appendix 9: Back to Basics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2018 - Providers avoid placing catheters in the groin whenever possible. … Clinical leaders standardize catheter insertion and maintenance practices across the hospital. … Each investigation should examine whether the checklist was used appropriately, where the catheter was … Unit nurses review and audit catheter maintenance policy and practices.

337. ISMP Survey on IV Push Medication Practices. | PSNet
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     January 26, 2023 - See More About The Topic Hospitals Physicians Medicine Indwelling Tubes and Catheters

338. Implementation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - implement a quality improvement project to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), especially catheter-associated … Guide Guide to Implementing a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term … ( PDF , 341 KB) Start with the Guide to Implementing a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary … Bundles Educational bundles provide evidence-based prevention practices and strategies to reduce catheter-associated

339. Using Checklists and Audit Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2015 - by direct-care staff at the dialysis station, on the following topics: Access of Central Venous Catheter … for Initiation of Dialysis [   PDF version - 197.13 KB ] Central Venous Catheter Exit Site Care … Storage, Preparation, and Administration [   PDF version - 183.47 KB ] Access of Central Venous Catheter … checklists, for use by facility audit staff, on the following topics: Access of Central Venous Catheter … for Initiation of Dialysis [   PDF version - 211.18 KB ] Central Venous Catheter Exit Site Care

340. Effect of nonpayment for hospital-acquired, catheter–associated urinary tract infection: a statewide analysis. | PSNet
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     October 17, 2017 - Study Effect of nonpayment for hospital-acquired, catheter–associated urinary tract … Effect of nonpayment for hospital-acquired, catheter-associated urinary tract infection: a statewide … not reimbursed hospitals for costs associated with certain preventable complications, including catheter–associated … Effect of nonpayment for hospital-acquired, catheter-associated urinary tract infection: a statewide … October 17, 2017 Comparing catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention programs