TY - SER AU - Panchisin, Teresa L. TI - Improving outcomes with the ANA CAUTI prevention tool PY - 2016/// KW - Urinary catheterization KW - Catheter related infections KW - Urinary tract infection N1 - Nursing N2 - The key components of the American Nursing Association's Catheter-Associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) Prevention Tool are discussed. The CAUTI tool helps prevent the improper insertion of a short term indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) by helping the nurse to decide whether to place an IUC or perform straight catheterization. The best practice for maintenance is also presented ER -