Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
2nd Student Major
Nursing
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Dr. Jessica Naber RN, PhD
Presentation Format
Event
Abstract/Description
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are a common issue in healthcare settings and account for longer patient hospital stays and increased hospital bills. Three studies found during our research described pre-intervention data followed by post-intervention data after a form of a CAUTI prevention plan had been implemented. These studies found that CAUTI rates reduced dramatically after the protocol had been in place. Using this information, we decided to examine Murray-Calloway County Hospital’s current CAUTI protocol and improve upon it with a protocol of our own. We were able to develop two forms based on our research: a CAUTI protocol form to serve as a “timeout” checklist before the procedure, as well as a daily audit form that could be used to track daily catheter care. A presentation was given to the MCCH Post-Surgical 4th floor about our findings and proposed protocol. The staff was receptive and attentive to our presentation. We hope that through our findings and creation of the CAUTI protocol, we were able to foster more thought about CAUTI prevention and help to improve patient wellbeing at MCCH.
Location
Virtual/Online
Start Date
November 2021
End Date
November 2021
Fall Scholars Week 2021 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections through CAUTI Protocol Implementation
Virtual/Online
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are a common issue in healthcare settings and account for longer patient hospital stays and increased hospital bills. Three studies found during our research described pre-intervention data followed by post-intervention data after a form of a CAUTI prevention plan had been implemented. These studies found that CAUTI rates reduced dramatically after the protocol had been in place. Using this information, we decided to examine Murray-Calloway County Hospital’s current CAUTI protocol and improve upon it with a protocol of our own. We were able to develop two forms based on our research: a CAUTI protocol form to serve as a “timeout” checklist before the procedure, as well as a daily audit form that could be used to track daily catheter care. A presentation was given to the MCCH Post-Surgical 4th floor about our findings and proposed protocol. The staff was receptive and attentive to our presentation. We hope that through our findings and creation of the CAUTI protocol, we were able to foster more thought about CAUTI prevention and help to improve patient wellbeing at MCCH.