Resources
The Resources module of the Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals links to additional resources for CAUTI prevention and safety culture improvement.
Tools
- Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
This four-module narrated presentation is designed for intensive care unit (ICU) nurses to gain a sense of confidence and demonstrate competence in CAUTI prevention concepts and techniques.- Facilitator’s Guide (Word, 4.72 MB)
- Transcript of mp4 video recordings of all four modules
Transcript (PDF, 486 KB) - Module 1: Overview
- Microsoft PowerPoint (HTML Version) | Facilitator Notes (Word) | video recording
- Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance
Microsoft PowerPoint (HTML Version) | Facilitator Notes (Word) | video recording - Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity
Microsoft PowerPoint (HTML Version) | Facilitator Notes (Word) | video recording - Module 4: Summary and Next Steps
Microsoft PowerPoint (HTML Version) | Facilitator Notes (Word) | video recording
- Emergency Nurses Association presents CAUTIs
Accessible version (PDF, 2.25 MB)
This online learning module developed by the Emergency Nurses Association reviews published recommendations for reducing CAUTIs and includes a discussion of the obstacles uniquely encountered by the emergency department as practice evolves to incorporate evidence-based recommendations. The tool consists of a narrated slide set with a partial transcript. Note: Requires creation of a profile if not an Emergency Nurses Association Web site member; registration and course are free. - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
This tool, checklist, and pocket guide (it may also be used as an identification badge attachment) helps physicians-in-training improve their approach when evaluating the infectious risk of and need for invasive devices in the hospital. It can be used as a self-learning module or as an adjunct to existing educational or orientation programs.
Tool and checklist (PDF, 1 MB) / Pocket guide (PDF, 69 KB) - CUSP Toolkit
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