A Computer-Based Automated Reminder Increases the Percentage of Urinary Catheters Justified by an Order and Increases Urinary Catheter Discontinuation Orders

Authors

Rebecca V. Nadelman, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY.
Daniel A. Nadelman, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY.
Marisa A. Montecalvo, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Electronic address: marisa_montecalvo@nymc.edu.

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1016/j.ajic.2015.02.003

Journal Title

American Journal of Infection Control

First Page

647

Last Page

9

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2015

Abstract

Use of an automated reminder for an order to continue or to discontinue a urinary catheter resulted in a significant increase in the percentage of urinary catheters justified by an order and the percentage of urinary catheter discontinuation orders increased. This is an essential first step toward reducing inappropriate urinary catheter use.

Recommended Citation

Nadelman, R. V., Nadelman, D. A., & Montecalvo, M. A. (2015). A Computer-Based Automated Reminder Increases the Percentage of Urinary Catheters Justified by an Order and Increases Urinary Catheter Discontinuation Orders. American Journal of Infection Control, 43 (6), 647-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2015.02.003