Case Studies
Elimination of Hospital-acquired Urinary Tract Infections
A patient care initiative was created to eliminate catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Baseline data was collected and a process improvement team was created. Protocol was revised to include collection of an automatic urine specimen upon catheterization and automatic removal of the catheter after 72 hours based on patient safety, unless a reorder was established by the physician. The changes have resulted in zero catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
A patient care initiative was created to eliminate catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Baseline data was collected and a process improvement team was created. Protocol was revised to include collection of an automatic urine specimen upon catheterization and automatic removal of the catheter after 72 hours based on patient safety, unless a reorder was established by the physician. The changes have resulted in zero catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
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This case study is part of the Illinois Hospital Association's annual quality awards. Each year, IHA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Illinois hospitals in continually improving and transforming health care in the state. These hospitals are improving health by striving to achieve the Triple Aim--improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction); improving the health of populations; and reducing the per capita cost of health care.
Award recipients achieve measurable and meaningful progress in providing care that is:
- Safe
- Timely
- Effective
- Efficient
- Equitable
- Patient-centered