Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections Associated with Short-Term Urinary Catheters

Learn about short-term urinary catheters (catheters inserted for a period of up to 28 days) and how they should be managed in order to prevent healthcare-associated infection (HCAI)

Overview
This module explores how to prevent Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) associated with the use of short term urinary catheters, and has a focus on acute care.

• Introduction
• Topic 1: Risks associated with catheterisation
• Topic 2: Selecting a short-term urinary catheter
• Topic 3: Inserting and managing short-term urinary catheters
• Topic 4: Documentation, Care Bundles and compliance
• Summary
• Assessment.

What will learners get out of it

• Ability to discuss the infection risks associated with the use of short term urinary catheters
• Learn about the elements of a recommended evidence-based Care Bundle to minimise infection risks
• Show understanding of how to identify resources that can be used to audit and promote best practice in preventing infections
• The course contributes towards the Saving Lives delivery course to reduce HCAIs like MRSA and the NPSA ‘Clean Your Hands’ campaign.

Who is the course for
All clinical staff.

Assessment
Once the course is complete, learners will need to complete a short assessment. Learning progress and test results can be tracked by managers for internal development and learners can keep a certificate of completion for CPD.

Accreditations & Endorsements
This course is part of the infection prevention suite of courses which are nationally endorsed. It was developed at the Richard Wells Research Centre, part of the University of West London, alongside specialist practitioners in infection control and continence.

Duration: 45 mins approx