Proactive Strategies for Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Reduction: Leveraging Audit Tools and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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Authors

• Mica Blauw, Corewell Health West

Description

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are a known cause of harm to patients. Policies enforcing infection prevention measures may help minimize the risk of harm to patients, but written policies do not always translate to bedside practice. We implemented a proactive daily audit to increase awareness of, and compliance with, CAUTI prevention tactics.

Publication Date

6-15-2026

Disciplines

Health Services Administration | Infectious Disease

Recommended Citation

Blauw, M. Proactive strategies for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) reduction: Leveraging audit tools and interdisciplinary collaboration. Presented at: APIC26; 2026 June 15. Nashville, TN.

Comments

APIC26, Nashville, TN, June 15-17, 2026.