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- The indwelling urinary catheter, commonly known as a Foley catheter, is frequently used in hospitals across the U.S. but often misused or overused.
- A quality improvement initiative at the University of North Carolina Healthcare aimed to create a nurse-led protocol to mitigate risks linked to catheter usage.
- As a result of this project, the team successfully reduced the prevalence of indwelling urinary catheters in the 8 Bed Tower Nursing Unit from 24% to 17%.
Article Abstract
The indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter is a widely utilized device in the modern hospital environment in the United States. Under certain established medical conditions, these devices serve as a valuable tool in patient care. However, many indwelling urinary catheters are either placed inappropriately or are left in place longer than their intended use. This article describes a quality improvement project undertaken at the University of North Carolina Healthcare, Memorial Hospital, 8 Bed Tower Nursing Unit that developed and implemented a nurse-driven protocol to manage some of the risks associated with the use of these devices. The hospital team involved in this project was able to decrease the overall prevalence of indwelling urinary catheters from 24% to 17%.
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