A National Patient Safety Imperative
This interim data report discusses accomplishments and next steps in the National On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI Project.
A Project of:
Health Research & Educational Trust
Michigan Health & Hospital Association Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
University of Michigan Health System
Johns Hopkins Medicine Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality
Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction and Objectives
Methods
Data Sources
Hospital and Unit Characteristics
Measures
CAUTI Rates
Catheter Utilization Ratio
Results
Types of Hospitals Represented
Types of Units Represented
Data Submission
Outcome and Process Measures
Outcome Measures
Process Measures
Culture Measures
Conclusions
Increase Sample Size
Increase Data Submission
Target Additional Interventions
Expand Future Analyses and Dissemination of Findings
Resources
Disclaimer: This report was developed with data collected and analyzed under contract with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The information and opinions expressed herein reflect solely the position of the authors. Nothing herein should be construed to indicate AHRQ support or endorsement of its contents.
