Reducing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Rate in Jurong Community Hospital (JCH)
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Reduce CAUTI rate by 20% from 3.41 to 2.7 per 1,000 catheter days. Systemic interventions effectively reduced CAUTI rates and enhanced care.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Risk Management, Adverse Outcome Reduction
About this Content
Aims
Reduce CAUTI rate by 20% from 3.41 to 2.7 per 1,000 catheter days.
Background
JCH CAUTI rates exceeded national benchmarks; need for improved prevention protocols.
Methods
Implemented bladder protocols, weekly IDC rounds, post-TOC care workflow.
Results
Achieved a CAUTI rate of 2.62, surpassing the target of 2.7.
Conclusion
Systemic interventions effectively reduced CAUTI rates and enhanced care.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary team approach critical for outcomes; sustained changes through protocols.
Additional Information
Related to a previous 2021 QM project.
Keywords
CAUTI, Bladder Protocol, Post-TOC Care, Multidisciplinary Approach
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) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Kelvin Koh |
Project Member(s) | Lee Chunxi |
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Kelvin Koh - Kelvin_WB_Koh@nuhs.edu.sg