#1023 Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI): Prevention and Treatment (12 Credits/Hours)

(10 Credits/Hours)

Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to prevent, identify, and manage catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Participants will learn evidence-based practices for catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal, while understanding the clinical and economic impact of CAUTIs in healthcare settings.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to CAUTI: Definitions, Epidemiology, and Impact
2. Pathophysiology and Risk Factors for Catheter-Associated Infections
3. Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Differential Considerations
4. Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies and Bundle Approaches
5. Proper Catheter Insertion Techniques and Sterile Procedures
6. Catheter Maintenance, Daily Care, and Timely Removal Protocols
7. Treatment Protocols and Antimicrobial Stewardship in CAUTI Management
8. Surveillance Methods, Quality Improvement, and Performance Monitoring
9. Special Populations and High-Risk Patient Considerations
10. Patient and Family Education for CAUTI Prevention
11. Regulatory Requirements, Documentation, and Legal Considerations

 Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Define CAUTI and understand its significance in healthcare-associated infections
• Identify risk factors and pathophysiology of catheter-associated infections
• Implement evidence-based prevention strategies and best practices
• Demonstrate proper catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal techniques
• Recognize clinical signs and symptoms of CAUTI
• Apply appropriate treatment protocols and antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Utilize surveillance methods and quality improvement initiatives
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on CAUTI prevention