title: Eliminating catheter-associated urinary tract infections: part I. Avoid catheter use.
abstract: This article is the first in a two-part series focusing on catheter-associated urinary tract infections. There is a convergence of factors necessitating zero tolerance toward catheter-associated urinary tract infections, including the risks associated with patient safety and to a lesser extent the changes in reimbursement. Part I of this series focuses on the most significant modifiable risk factor, avoiding use of urethral catheters. A quality improvement case study is highlighted along with a practice bundle for evidence-based practice. Part II focuses on the second most significant risk factor, reducing urethral catheter-days.
authors: The Heart Hospital Baylor, Plano, TX, USA.
authors: Melissa
authors: M
authors: Winter
authors: Brenda
authors: B
authors: Helms
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Harrington
authors: Rosemary
authors: R
authors: Luquire
authors: Tonya
authors: T
authors: McVay
authors: Nancy
authors: N
authors: Rhodes
mesh_terms: D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000379:methods; D012308:Risk Management; D013781:Texas; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*