CAUTIs
To prevent CAUTIs, nurses should ensure that catheters are used only when necessary, maintain proper catheter care, and remove catheters as soon as they are no longer needed.
CLABSIs
Preventing CLABSIs involves strict adherence to aseptic techniques during catheter insertion and maintenance, regular monitoring for signs of infection, and prompt removal of catheters when they are no longer needed.
SSIs
Nurses can reduce the risk of SSIs by following sterile techniques during surgical procedures, ensuring proper wound care, and educating patients on how to care for their surgical sites post-operatively.
VAP
To prevent VAP, nurses should implement measures such as elevating the head of the bed, performing regular oral care, and using subglottic secretion drainage.
C. diff Infections
Preventing C. diff infections involves proper hand hygiene, using contact precautions for affected patients, and ensuring appropriate cleaning and disinfection of the environment and equipment.
