Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a large health system: a quality improvement approach using a fractal management system

Saade, Elie; Thatcher, Esther; Lewis, T.; Carr, Susan; Cornell, Marcia; Arnold, R.; Bushong, Lisa; Albar, Zainab; J. Pronovost, Peter

doi:10.1017/ash.2024.386

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Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a large health system: a quality improvement approach using a fractal management system

Published in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology • Jan 1, 2024

Authors:

Elie Saade

Esther Thatcher

T. Lewis

Abstract

Objective: Although preventable through established infection control practices, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain prevalent in acute-care settings. Our goal was to improve the CAUTI rates through multiple hospitals through implementing sustainable practices, including enh...

Subject

Quality management

Medicine

Teamwork

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