Analysis of CAUTIs and Projected Effect of Increasing Pyuria Threshold in Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture

• Main Authors: Kristen Simpson (Author), Nora Colburn (Author), Brandi Manning (Author), Sydney Agnello (Author), Shandra Day (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are preventable hospital acquired infections that contributes to patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stays and increased healthcare costs. Complete compliance to the CAUTI bundle is critical for preventing infection-not only reducing...