A Bundle-Based Approach to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Intensive Care Unit.

Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are the second most common health care-associated infections, occurring most frequently in intensive care units. These infections negatively affect patient outcomes and health care costs.

Local Problem: The targeted institution for this improvement project reported 13 catheter-associated urinary tract infections in 2018, exceeding the hospital's benchmark of 4 or fewer such events annually.