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UHNBC- Our UTI Adventure

Drilling down UTI data at UHNBC to enhance post-operative outcomes. Results, interventions, and staff education to reduce UTIs post-surgery.

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UHNBC- Our UTI Adventure

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  1. UHNBC- Our UTI Adventure SCR- Cheryl Olm RN

  2. Post Operative Outcomes

  3. Urinary Tract Infections UHNBC

  4. Drilling down the Data • Our focus- what population are the UTIs coming from ? • InptvsOutpt • Mode of arrival • Emergency case • Gender • Age • Functional Status • Specialty

  5. Surgical Ward Catheter Care Questionnaire

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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