Monday, August 30, 2010

IHI Expedition – Reducing CA-UTI Infections

CA-UTI infections account for more than 30% of all hospital-acquired infections and the impact of these procedural changes can be far reaching. Outcomes, patient care, and quality will all improve, while costs come down. To provide best practices, and support hospitals in successful implementation, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is offering its latest web-based Expedition, Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. This program will give teams the opportunity to learn from both expert faculty and other participants to reduce their instances of CA-UTI and improve patient care. Hospitals with under 50 beds may be eligible for 50% off the cost of enrollment.