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2018 Hospital
National Patient
Safety Goals

• NPSG 07.06.01- Use proven
guidelines to prevent infections of
the urinary tract that are caused by
catheter.

	• CAUTIs can lengthen hospital stays, increase mor-bidity and mortality, and raise healthcare costs (Conner, B. 2018).

technique of the urinary

properly

checking for proper placement after insertion of a new

How
Healthcare

Certified Nursing Assistant- Cleaning of the perineal area at

care and aseptic techniques

Solutions

Cleaning the perineal area at least once per 8-hour

Keep track of how long the catheter has been placed-

getting a CAUTI increases

	Use aseptic techniques for the insertion and removal of an indwelling catheter- proper techniques decrease the likelihood of getting a CAUTI

Proper Handwashing Technique

have each staff member return
demonstration to show competency.

How to Perform Catheter Care

and bacteria.

All healthcare members are responsible