Disrupting the Lifecycle of the Indwelling Urethral Catheter to reduce Catheter-Associated Infection and Trauma (IMAGE)

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

Disrupting the Lifecycle of the Indwelling Urethral Catheter to reduce Catheter-Associated Infection and Trauma

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Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals, according to new recommendations. The model, “Disrupting the Lifecycle of the Urinary Catheter,” identifies alternatives to indwelling catheters, shows how to follow guidance for safely inserting and maintaining catheters, and prompts healthcare personnel to initiate timely removal. Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2022 Update was developed by experts from five medical organizations, led by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and published in the journal Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology.

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Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2022 Update, Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

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