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A Chlorhexidine Gluconate Protocol to Decrease Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: A Quality Improvement

Susan K Lilly¹, Nicole S Ragon², Shelly R Andre³

¹Author Affiliations: Medical Surgical Unit/Float Pool (Dr Lilly).

Journal of Nursing Care Quality

|April 20, 2026

Summary

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Implementing chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes for catheter care significantly reduced catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) by 81.1%. This intervention offers an effective strategy for hospitals to minimize CAUTI risk and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords:

CAUTI prevention CHG-impregnated wipes infection prevention nursing staff urinary catheter care urinary tract infections

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Quality Improvement
Infection Prevention and Control
Patient Safety

Background:

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are a significant cause of increased healthcare costs and adverse patient outcomes.
A specific Midwestern acute care hospital experienced a rise in CAUTI rates during the latter half of 2022.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the increasing CAUTI rates within a Midwestern acute care hospital.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing and catheter care protocol in reducing CAUTI incidence.

Main Methods:

A quality improvement project guided by Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
Implementation of staff education and coaching to transition from soap and water to CHG wipes for daily bathing and urinary catheter care in adult patients with indwelling catheters.

Main Results:

A substantial 81.1% reduction in the CAUTI rate was observed following the protocol implementation.
The CAUTI rate decreased from an average of 2.12 to 0.40.
This significant reduction was sustained over a 24-month period.

Conclusions:

A standardized CHG bathing and catheter care protocol is an effective strategy for reducing CAUTI rates in acute care settings.
This intervention demonstrates a significant impact on minimizing CAUTI risk and improving patient safety.
The findings support the widespread adoption of CHG protocols to combat CAUTI.