Strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update

Payal K. Patel, Sonali D. Advani, Aaron D. Kofman, Evelyn Lo, Lisa L. Maragakis, David A. Pegues, Ann Marie Pettis, Sanjay Saint, Barbara Trautner, Deborah S. Yokoe, Jennifer Meddings

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Abstract

The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist physicians, nurses, and infection preventionists at acute-care hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention efforts. This document updates the Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute-Care Hospitals published in 2014. It is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and The Joint Commission.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1209-1231
Number of pages23
JournalInfection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Volume44
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 25 2023

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