A quality improvement project to reduce the complications associated with indwelling urinary catheters
| Autor: | John M, Gotelli, Priscilla, Merryman, Carlye, Carr, Linda, McElveen, Carla, Epperson, Debra, Bynum |
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| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
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Infection Control
Time Factors Patient Selection Decision Trees Unnecessary Procedures Nurse's Role Risk Assessment Patient Care Planning Clinical Protocols Nursing Evaluation Research Risk Factors Urinary Tract Infections North Carolina Prevalence Humans Professional Autonomy Urinary Catheterization Algorithms Nursing Assessment Follow-Up Studies Total Quality Management |
| Zdroj: | Urologic nursing. 28(6) |
| ISSN: | 1053-816X |
| Popis: | The indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter is a widely utilized device in the modern hospital environment in the United States. Under certain established medical conditions, these devices serve as a valuable tool in patient care. However, many indwelling urinary catheters are either placed inappropriately or are left in place longer than their intended use. This article describes a quality improvement project undertaken at the University of North Carolina Healthcare, Memorial Hospital, 8 Bed Tower Nursing Unit that developed and implemented a nurse-driven protocol to manage some of the risks associated with the use of these devices. The hospital team involved in this project was able to decrease the overall prevalence of indwelling urinary catheters from 24% to 17%. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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