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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedFakih MG, George C, Edson BS
Implementing a national program to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection: a quality improvement collaboration of state hospital associations, academic medical centers, professional societies, and governmental agencies.
The authors describe a large-scale national effort funded by AHRQ to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). They elucidate the importance of the collaboration between the different national and local associations, societies, and agencies that is required for a successful program. They also illustrate the complexities of implementing both the technical and socioadaptive improvement efforts focused on reducing CAUTI.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000025I; 29032001T
Citation: Fakih MG, George C, Edson BS .
Implementing a national program to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection: a quality improvement collaboration of state hospital associations, academic medical centers, professional societies, and governmental agencies.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Oct;34(10):1048-54. doi: 10.1086/673149..
Keywords: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Quality of Care, Patient Safety, Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)