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Clinical Impact of Catheter Associated UTIs

  • med1 Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common healthcare acquired infection experience by patients in United States hospitals and are responsible for increased patient morbidity and mortality.  UTIs account for 36% of all healthcare acquired infection and of those, 80% are associated with the use of urinary catheters.  UTIs are the second most common cause of bloodstream infections and due to their frequency and subsequent treatment they are one of the largest breeding ground for antibiotic resistant organisms.
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  • Economic Impact of Catheter Associated UTIs

    med2 Urinary tract infection can significantly increase healthcare costs.  UTIs cost U.S Hospitals more than $500 million dollars per year to treat and can increase a patient's length of stay by 3.8 days.  In addition Medicare will no longer reimburse hospitals for the additional costs associated with healthcare-acquired, catheter associated UTIs.
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  • This site is intended for healthcare professionals. If you are a patient seeking more information regarding Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) prevention, please consult your healthcare provider.