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  • Infection Control
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Nursing

Background:

  • Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are a significant cause of hospital-acquired infections, particularly in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs).
  • Indwelling urinary catheters are essential for monitoring fluid balance but pose an infection risk, exacerbated by factors like stool contamination.
  • Staffing challenges and high nurse turnover in a PICU led to inconsistent CAUTI prevention practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a pediatric intensive care unit.
  • To address the increased risk of CAUTI associated with diaper use and indwelling urinary catheters.

Main Methods:

  • An interprofessional team utilized plan-do-study-act cycles to design and implement CAUTI prevention interventions.
  • Key interventions included an exploratory no-diapering protocol, an advanced indwelling urinary catheter drainage system, and consistent staff reeducation.
  • Compliance and infection rates were monitored using electronic surveys, bedside rounds, bundle audits, and statistical process control charts.

Main Results:

  • The rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infection decreased from 3.13 to 0 per 1000 catheter days.
  • The unit achieved 527 consecutive catheter-associated urinary tract infection-free days, spanning approximately 1.5 years.
  • The implemented interventions demonstrated a significant reduction in CAUTI rates.

Conclusions:

  • A combination of eliminating diapers, utilizing an advanced urinary catheter drainage system, and structured staff reeducation effectively reduced CAUTI in a PICU.
  • This multifaceted approach shows promise for reducing infection rates and improving patient outcomes in both pediatric and adult critical care settings.
  • The study highlights the importance of targeted interventions and consistent practices in preventing hospital-acquired infections.