A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Reduce Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Rate in JCH
Care Process & Redesign
Workforce Transformation
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Reduce CAUTI rate in JCH wards from 3.5 per 1,000 catheter days to 2.7 per 1,000 catheter days by August 2022. The initiative successfully reduced CAUTI rates, improving patient safety and operational efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workforce Transformation, Risk Management, Adverse Outcome Reduction, Job Redesign, Multi-Disciplinary
About this Content
Aims
Reduce CAUTI rate in JCH wards from 3.5 per 1,000 catheter days to 2.7 per 1,000 catheter days by August 2022.
Background
JCH's CAUTI rate was above the target despite prior quality initiatives, impacting patient safety and hospital costs.
Methods
Implemented a multidisciplinary approach, conducted catheter rounds, revised workflows, and emphasized timely catheter removal.
Results
Reduced CAUTI rate from 3.5 to 1.95 per 1,000 catheter days by Dec 2022, achieving 100% compliance in timely catheter review.
Conclusion
The initiative successfully reduced CAUTI rates, improving patient safety and operational efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective CAUTI prevention; continuous monitoring and feedback are key.
Keywords
CAUTI, Multidisciplinary Team, Infection Control, Urology, Nursing, Quality Improvement
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Jurong Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Urology |
Project Lead(s) | Muruganandam Devi |
Project Member(s) | Lee Chunxi |
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Muruganandam Devi - devi_murugunandam@nuhs.edu.sg