Urological Solution

Urological Solution Make second nature.CAUTI prevention

CAUTI education that empowers clinical excellence

Support your clinical team in reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates with Medline University’s continuing education offerings. Our evidence-based training resources help clinicians adopt best practices in urinary catheter management to improve patient outcomes. This education-first approach promotes nurse-driven strategies and consistent care across the continuum.

Courses are built on trusted industry guidance, including the American Nurses Association (ANA) guide to CAUTI reduction. Our online courses provide convenient, on-demand training for all staff members. Learn at your own pace and gain actionable insights to support CAUTI prevention and optimal outcomes.

  • Online, self-paced format lets you learn whenever and wherever works best for you

  • Many courses offer continuing education (CE) credits

  • Content is based on ANA guidance and clinical best practices

  • Course library includes CAUTI-focused training to support professional development

    1,000,000Estimated number of CAUTIs that occur annually in hospitals and nursing homes.1
    2.5MEstimated number of catheters placed without an appropriate indication.1
    $500MAnnual cost of CAUTI tohealthcare system.2

    EDUCATION AND TRAINING

    Train with purpose, prevent with confidence

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    Urological Solution: IUC Considerations, Catheter Types, and Maintenance Best Practices (1.5 CE for Nurses)

    Learn how to insert, maintain, and remove IUCs.

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    Urological Solution: Alternatives to Indwelling Urinary Catheters and Intermittent Catheterization (1.5 CE for Nurses)

    Learn the how, why and when of intermittent catheterization.

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    CAUTI Prevention (Microlearning)

    Learn the latest guidelines, best practices and strategies for preventing CAUTIs in less than 15 minutes.

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    Indwelling Urinary Catheters for Healthcare Assistants (Microlearning)

    Prevent CAUTIs and recognize infection signs with 15 essential steps for catheter care.

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    9 on the Line Patient Safety: Catheter-associated UTIs (Microlearning)

    Understand CAUTIs, their risks, and best practices for prevention in the perioperative setting.

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    best practice guidance

    Educational posters and videos to support everyday care

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    Indwelling Urinary Catheter Bundle

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    Proper Drain Bag Placement

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    Best Practice for IUCs

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    Deflating the Balloon of an IUC

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    Does Your Patient Need an Indwelling Urinary Catheter

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    Where to Clamp an Indwelling Urinary Catheter

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    What is a Dependent Loop?

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    Urology Best Practice Education Series: Managing Dependent Loops from Medline on Vimeo.

    Urology Best Practice Education Series: Prepping the IUC Drain Bag to Prevent Airlock from Medline on Vimeo.

    Case studies and clinical evidence

    From data to decisions

    Requirements for CAUTI National Patient Safety Goals

    Educate staff and patients, develop a written catheter placement procedure and monitor prevention processes.

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    ANA CAUTI Prevention Tool

    Streamlined, evidence-based tool for nurse-driven CAUTI prevention. Save lives, prevent harm and lower costs.

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    CDC CAUTI Toolkit

    Review CAUTI prevalence and incidence data, individual and catheter risk factors that contribute to CAUTIs.

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    APIC on the CUSP: Stop CAUTI

    Learn about On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI comprehensive unit-based safety program, explore CAUTI prevention tools and analyze success stories.

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    Strategies to Prevent CAUTI in Acute Care

    Practical recommendations in a concise format to assist acute care hospitals implement and prioritize CAUTI prevention efforts.

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    Joint Commission’s Preventing CAUTI

    Implement prevention strategies to improve critical care and translate knowledge into practice.

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    SUNA Clinical Practice Guidelines

    Support appropriate catheter use and proper insert techniques to prevent and control CAUTI.

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    SHEA/IDSA Guidelines

    Evidence-based guidelines to diagnose, prevent and treat CAUTI in adults.

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    HICPAC Guidelines for Prevention of CAUTI

    Review a summary of prioritized recommendations to implement and audit prevention measures.

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    References
    1. How-To Guide: Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection. Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2011. Available at: http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Tools/HowtoGuidePreventCatheterAssociatedUrinaryTractInfection.aspx. Accessed August 21, 2015.
    2. R3 Report: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission; 2011. Available at: http://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/18/R3_Report_Issue_2_9_22_11_final.pdf. Accessed August 21, 2015.