Benchmark- Capstone Change Project Objectives

Benchmark- Capstone Change Project Objectives

1. The implementation of the project will help to increase awareness of urinary catheter use as evidenced by nurses being able to report proper indications for urinary catheter placement.

Nurses will be provided education and understand proper criteria for urinary catheter placement. Proper aseptic technique will also be reviewed in addition to standardization of catheter supplies.

2. The implementation of this project will assist inpatient nursing staff in close tracking and monitoring for early indication of urinary catheter removal as evidenced by decreased urinary catheter placement days.

Inpatient nursing staff will be educated on tracking and monitoring of indications for continued use of urinary catheters. Inpatient nursing staff will discontinue urinary catheters once specific criteria is met by the patient utilizing the protocol.

3. The implementation of this project will provide nursing staff with specific criteria for discontinuation and shorten urinary catheter days as evidenced by decreased rates of catheter associated urinary tract infections hospital-wide.

All urinary catheters will be monitored for appropriate indication for use as well as proper timing for removal. Rates of CAUTI will be monitored hospital-wide by the infection prevention nurse.   With the implementation of this project, patients will have decreased lengths of urinary catheter placement therefore have reduced risk of catheter associated urinary tract infections. This will directly affect all patients, regardless of their cultural background as every patient is at risk for CAUTI. It is essential to ensure risk of urinary catheter placement is discussed, along with including the patient in the decision to place a catheter to ensure patient autonomy. If a patient develops CAUTI, their hospital length of stay may be increased which will directly affect their ability to achieve wellness and recovery. With patients from diverse populations, their access to care and insurance coverage may be limited. It is essential to prevent extended length of stay for patients regardless of their ability to pay as hospital acquired infections affect all patients. Evidence-based, patient centered care should always be practiced to ensure safe outcomes are achieved.  

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