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UHNBC- Our UTI Adventure. SCR- Cheryl Olm RN. Post Operative Outcomes. Urinary Tract Infections. UHNBC. Drilling down the Data. Our focus- what population are the UTIs coming from ? Inpt vs Outpt Mode of arrival Emergency case Gender Age Functional Status Specialty.
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UHNBC- Our UTI Adventure SCR- Cheryl Olm RN
Urinary Tract Infections UHNBC
Drilling down the Data • Our focus- what population are the UTIs coming from ? • InptvsOutpt • Mode of arrival • Emergency case • Gender • Age • Functional Status • Specialty
Results of Questionnaire • We found improvement was needed • 69% containers >48 hrs old • 29% were missing stat locks • Catheters left indwelling too long • So the ward went to work • Within weeks nurses noted how fast the foleys were being removed
NSQIP Newsletter and Blitz • Newsletter • Emailed to everyone • Newletters distributed • Blitz • Daily education session on surgical wards for 1 week • Quick 5 minute presentation • UTI focus • Show the survey finding • Get staff interested = awareness
Tips and Tricks • Know your data • Start small and focused • Right team members • Keep motivated • Frequent updates to staff/team • Expect stumbling blocks, but remember the team will get there, don’t give up