Urinary Tract Infection Paper

Catheter-related urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is one of many infections that patients acquire during hospitalization in the healthcare setting. It is an invasive procedure that can cause severe problems which can lead to infection to patients if precautions are not taken when inserting the catheter. Licensed Healthcare workers should only do this procedure. A catheter is a flexible tube placed into the patient urethra to help drain urine from the bladder into a bag. Catheters can only place because of important reasons such as during surgery, an emergency situation where the patient is unconscious, urine monitoring and other important reasons. Licensed healthcare workers must use aseptic techniques when placing this tube to avoid infection.
Vicky did not show any sign or symptoms of infection. I would continue monitoring patient and reminding the physician about the patient catheter and the need to remove it to reduce infection and see if the physician can offer an alternative option for this patient such as using the bedpan or using briefs. As a caregiver, I would also make sure that the catheter is secured to a device such as statlock to reduce movement and urethra irrigation (Sampathkumar, Barth, Johnson, Marosek, Johnson, Worden, & Tompson, 2016). Irrigation of the urethral can cause more bacteria to get into the bladder. Keeping the indwelling catheter clean is important as it would reduce infection. I would also remind other staff members to perform appropriate perineal care on the patient at least every shift, and if possible, a chlorhexidine bathing should be done on the patient to reduce any skin infection. The catheter bag should be hanging below the level of the bladder at all times and making sure the tubing of the catheter is free from obstruction, this would allow free flow of urine to the bag thereby reducing bacteria
Some of the knowledge that has helped support my decision is the used of evidenced-based practice. The used of evidence- based practice has been proven to be effective in given quality patient care and reducing CAUTI in the healthcare settings. As the patient caregiver, it is important to verify appropriate reasons to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. The use of appropriate insertion technology, and maintain the catheter by keeping it clean, removal it at earliest possible opportunity and proper education and training for all staff that performs direct patient care (Carter, Reitmeier, & Goodloe,