Catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention
Approximately one fifth of healthcare associated infections are urinary tract infections, with the majority being catheter associated.
Indwelling medical devices such as urinary catheters, vascular access devices, endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, enteral feeding tubes and wound drains can be associated with development of healthcare associated infection. Prevention of healthcare associated infection is a high priority patient safety issue covered under Standard 3 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
General recommendations include:
For further information on the management of indwelling devices, contact SA Health's Infection Control Service on (08) 7425 7161.