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Area of Science:

  • Oncology Nursing
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) pose a significant risk to immunocompromised cancer patients.
  • Preventive interventions by bedside nurses are crucial for mitigating CAUTI risks in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement an evidence-based, nurse-driven protocol for discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs).
  • To prevent CAUTIs specifically within the inpatient oncology setting.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review of 34 articles informed protocol development.
  • The nurse-driven CAUTI prevention protocol was implemented across two 26-bed oncology units.
  • Oncology nursing staff received education on the protocol and an associated audit tool.

Main Results:

  • Adherence to the protocol among oncology nurses increased significantly, from 66% to 90% within two months.
  • While overall CAUTI rates did not change, the number of infections per 1,000 IUC days showed a decrease.
  • The protocol successfully promoted proactive intervention by registered nurses (RNs) to safeguard cancer patients against CAUTIs.

Conclusions:

  • The nurse-driven protocol enhanced adherence and encouraged preventive actions by RNs.
  • The findings suggest a positive impact on infection control metrics, specifically infections per 1,000 IUC days.
  • This approach highlights the critical role of nursing-led initiatives in reducing healthcare-associated infections in oncology care.