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APSIC guide for prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
Moi Lin Ling1, P Ching2, A Apisarnthanarak3
1Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169403, Singapore. ling.moi.lin@singhealth.com.sg.
Background:
The Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control launched the APSIC guide for prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections in July 2022. It aims to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist healthcare facilities in the Asia Pacific region to achieve high standards in infection prevention and control practices during the management and care of patients with a urinary catheter.
Methods:
The guidelines were developed by an appointed workgroup comprising experts in the Asia Pacific region, following reviews of previously published guidelines and recommendations relevant to each section.
Results:
It recommends that healthcare institutions have a catheter associated urinary tract infection prevention program that includes surveillance and the use of the insertion and maintenance bundles. Implementation of the bundles is best done using a quality improvement approach with a multidisciplinary team.
Conclusions:
Healthcare facilities should aim for excellence in care of patients with urinary catheters. It is recommended that healthcare facilities have a catheter associated urinary tract infection prevention program as part of their Infection Prevention and Control program.
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