Risks of long-term catheterization in the community--and managing them

Abstract

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections continue to be a major source of morbidity in hospital and the community. In part, this may be the result of ritualistic practices, compounded by poor communication on discharge from hospital. This article highlights many of the issues that lead to continued high rates of CAUTI, and challenges health professionals and health-care providers to use all available guidance and tools to reduce the incidence of CAUTI across the NHS.