Discussion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Capstone
Discussion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Capstone
Discussion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Capstone
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Opportunities should be content that can be added to the policy to assist in reducing CAUTI, According to AHRQ these are some of the possible opportunities based on the AHRQ guidelines.
Included a list a list for when catheters are deemed medically necessary for the following reasons such as:
Urinary retention including obstruction and neurogenic bladder: The patient is unable to pass urine because of an enlarged prostate, blood clots, or an edematous scrotum/penis or unable to empty the bladder because of neurologic disease/medication effect.
Short perioperative use in selected surgeries (less than 24 hours) and for urologic studies or surgery on contiguous structures.
Need for accurate hourly output measurements to manage treatment in intensive care units.
Assistance with healing of perineal and sacral wounds in incontinent patients to avoid further deterioration of wound and skin when alternative methods are ineffective.
Required strict immobilization for trauma or surgery.
Hospice/comfort care or palliative care, if requested by patient.
Reduction in the use of catheters will reduce the chance of a CAUTI and positively impact the patient outcome.
Provide a list of alternative devices prior to catheter insertion.
Include a nurse driven protocol to assist in removing catheters when no longer medically necessary
Implement a bladder scan/ straight cath guidelines for patients that are unable to void post catheter removal.Opportunities should be content that can be added to the policy to assist in reducing CAUTI, According to AHRQ these are some of the possible opportunities based on the AHRQ guidelines.
Included a list a list for when catheters are deemed medically necessary for the following reasons such as:
Urinary retention including obstruction and neurogenic bladder: The patient is unable to pass urine because of an enlarged prostate, blood clots, or an edematous scrotum/penis or unable to empty the bladder because of neurologic disease/medication effect.
Short perioperative use in selected surgeries (less than 24 hours) and for urologic studies or surgery on contiguous structures.
Need for accurate hourly output measurements to manage treatment in intensive care units.
Assistance with healing of perineal and sacral wounds in incontinent patients to avoid further deterioration of wound and skin when alternative methods are ineffective.
Required strict immobilization for trauma or surgery.
Hospice/comfort care or palliative care, if requested by patient.
Reduction in the use of catheters will reduce the chance of a CAUTI and positively impact the patient outcome.
Provide a list of alternative devices prior to catheter insertion.
Include a nurse driven protocol to assist in removing catheters when no longer medically necessary
Implement a bladder scan/ straight cath guidelines for patients that are unable to void post catheter removal.
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