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Solve the CAUTI Prevention Puzzle

Across
______ for clinical indications for keeping the IUC in place at 0000, 0800 and 1600
_____ the hub of the collection port with alcohol before attaching the collection device
Always keep the collection tube and bag lower than the level of the patient’s _______ but never let it touch the floor
_____ the collection bag when the urine volume is greater than or equal to 1000 mL
Always _____ a specimen at the bedside
Wear eye/face protection when emptying the collection bag to minimize the risk of a ______ injury
Use _______ technique when inserting an IUC
Use a clean _________ to empty the bag. Label with patient’s name and date/time - change it every 24 hours
Use the green ____ to secure the drainage tube to the bed sheet
Do not insert an IUC unless it’s clinically _________
Use the Nurse-______ Protocol for catheter removal and remove within 2 hours when no longer clinically indicated
PeaceHealth is working to eliminate Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (abbreviation)
Before obtaining a specimen, always verify the patient’s ________ using two patient identifiers
________ insertion, maintenance, assessment and education in CareConnect
Perform hand _______ prior to and after insertion
Report patient safety issues, concerns and barriers; ________ as needed using the Chain of Command
Down
When indicated, collect a urine specimen using a __________ device
_______ Observations are performed to validate that Standard Work is being followed
Avoid _________ loops as they can cause urine to stagnate, increasing the chances of an infection
Avoid unnecessary urine ________ as they can lead to unnecessary use of antibiotics
To avoid contamination, do not allow the ______ to touch the inside of the container
A ________ device should be used to secure the catheter to the patient’s leg
Conduct a bladder scan to check for urinary _________
Perform catheter and peri care twice a day at 1000 and 2200 using ________ wipes
Prior to insertion, cleanse the peri-urethral area with povidone-______swabs
Overuse of antibiotics can result in resistant organisms and put a patient at risk for clostridium _________
IUC is an abbreviation for Indwelling _______ Catheter
_______ the patient and family regarding CAUTI prevention - use the Teach Back method to verify their understanding