This educational resource is a three-part series on the subject of catheter-associated urinary tract infections. In this webinar series, catheter-associated urinary tract infection as a part of the overall issue of hospital-acquired infection is examined. Why CAUTI is important and why this specific HAI has the attention of so many organizations and agencies is discussed. Finally, it examines the risk factors and pathogenesis for CAUTI, and what the current CDC definition of CAUTI is.
Part 1: Basics
Part 2: Body of Evidence
Part 3: Business and Bucks
Published Date: January 2013