Daily wipe of Foley catheter with Chlorhexidine
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Daily wipe of Foley catheter with Chlorhexidine to reduce the of CAUTIs in patients with foley catheter.
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The daily wiping of Foley catheters with Chlorhexidine is an effective way to reduce the risk of developing CAUTIs (catheter-associated urinary tract infections) in patients with a Foley catheter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CAUTIs are one of the most common healthcare associated infections that can occur in individuals who have indwelling urinary catheters (“Prevent Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection” 2020). As such, preventive measures must be taken to reduce the likelihood of infection from occurring.
Daily wiping with Chlorhexidine has been found to be an effective means for decreasing the rate of CAUTI; its antiseptic properties help make it difficult for bacteria to attach themselves onto the surface of the catheter (Cheng et al., 2016). In addition, this method is also more cost-effective compared to other techniques such as changing out or replacing catheters which require additional resources and supplies. Thus, by encouraging practitioners within hospitals and long-term care facilities to incorporate this practice into their routine protocols they will be able take proactive steps towards decreasing their patient’s chances of developing a preventable infection while also saving money on costly supplies in the process.