NUR 590 Topic 8 Assignment Benchmark - Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Final Paper Spring 2023

Catheter-associatedurinarytractinfection(CAUTI)isasignificanthealthcareissueinmost facilities. It is among the most recurrent device-related infections, primarily acquired inhospitals amenable to prevention among patients (Atkins et al., 2020; Whitaker et al., 2022).CAUTI has increased preventable mortality and morbidity rates in the US as it accounts formillions of secondary bloodstream infections. In extreme cases, CAUTI affects other vitalorgans, including the patients’ kidneys, prostate, bladder, and urethra (Kolstad, 2020). Suchincidents lead to significant health-related complications for patients and healthcare facilities.These include high healthcare costs, increased risk of hospitalization, significant patientdiscomfort, and increased hospital stays. This study discusses how CAUTI has affected theUS healthcare system and the possible interventions for its prevention and alleviation. Thestudyis based on theformulatedPICOTquestion.