A computer-based automated reminder increases the percentage of urinary catheters justified by an order and increases urinary catheter discontinuation orders - 31/05/15
Doi : 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.02.003
Rebecca V. Nadelman, BA, Daniel A. Nadelman, Marisa A. Montecalvo, MD ⁎ 
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
∗Address correspondence to Marisa A. Montecalvo, MD, Division of Infectious Diseases, New York Medical College, 40 Sunshine Cottage Rd, Valhalla, New York 10595.
Abstract |
Use of an automated reminder for an order to continue or to discontinue a urinary catheter resulted in a significant increase in the percentage of urinary catheters justified by an order and the percentage of urinary catheter discontinuation orders increased. This is an essential first step toward reducing inappropriate urinary catheter use.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | A physician's order for an indwelling urinary catheter is essential when a urinary catheter is utilized. |
• | An automated reminder system can increase the number of urinary catheters justified by an order. |
• | An automated reminder system can increase the number of urinary catheter discontinuation orders. |
Key Words : Foley catheter orders, Computer reminder
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| RN and DN contributed equally to this work. |
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| MM receives funding from the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Healthcare Associated Infections (RFA No. 1203311156). |
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| Conflicts of interest: None to report. |
© 2015
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.. Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 43 - N° 6
P. 647-649 - juin 2015 Retour au numéro
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