A nurse manager wants to reduce the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) on her unit. A key quality improvement strategy would be to:
A.
Blame the staff for the high infection rates.
B.
Implement and monitor adherence to an evidence-based bundle of care for catheter insertion and maintenance.
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C.
Stop using urinary catheters for all patients.
D.
Reward the nurse who has the fewest patients with CAUTIs.
📖 Additional Information
Blame the staff for the high infection rates.
Implement and monitor adherence to an evidence-based bundle of care for catheter insertion and maintenance.
Stop using urinary catheters for all patients.
Reward the nurse who has the fewest patients with CAUTIs.
