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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Education
    • Infection Control
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Established best practices for urinary catheter insertion and care exist.
    • Educational methods for implementing these standards have lagged behind.
    • Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) pose significant risks, including adverse patient outcomes and financial burdens.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a novel, role-specific blended learning educational intervention for practicing providers on urinary catheter insertion and care.
    • To assess the impact of this educational intervention on hospital-acquired CAUTI rates.

    Main Methods:

    • A blended learning model incorporating online videos and hands-on simulations was developed.
    • Education was customized for different participant roles.
    • The curriculum included participants' own hospital CAUTI rates, associated patient outcomes, and financial implications.

    Main Results:

    • A significant inverse relationship was observed between the educational intervention and monthly CAUTI rates.
    • Engaging frontline workers in blended learning catheter care simulation education was significantly associated with a reduction in monthly CAUTIs.
    • The intervention demonstrated effectiveness in reducing CAUTI incidence.

    Conclusions:

    • Blended learning simulation education is an effective strategy for reducing CAUTI rates.
    • Healthcare institutions can implement similar tailored educational programs to improve patient safety and reduce infection rates.
    • This approach highlights the importance of engaging frontline staff in infection control education.