Exemplary Infection Control: Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital Achieves Zero CAUTIs Rate

Aspirus Health, a major player in the healthcare sector based in Wisconsin, has announced that one of its hospitals - Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital has been acknowledged for achieving an exemplary rate of zero for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). This recognition was bestowed upon them by Becker’s Hospital Review, based on recently released data…

June 4, 2026

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Innovative Infection Prevention Education: Foley Escape Room Combatting CAUTIs

In Bridgeport, West Virginia, a ground-breaking educational initiative is making waves on a national scale in the battle against Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs). This initiative, the fruit of a collaborative effort between Nursing Education, the Infection Prevention team, and the NPAC Quality & Performance Improvement Committee at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC),…

December 2, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Harnessing Innovations and Evidence-based Practices to Combat Health Care-Associated Infections: Spotlight on CLABSIs and CAUTIs

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), such as central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), are prominent threats to patient safety in medical facilities worldwide. They are not only detrimental to patient outcomes but also precipitate higher healthcare expenses due to extended hospital stays. Luckily, recent discoveries in evidence-based procedures, upgraded clinical protocols, and…

March 3, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Effective Management of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICUs: An Emphasis on Bundle Interventions

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are ranked among the most prevalent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Interestingly, much research has been devoted to identifying risk factors associated with these infections. However, the strategization of controls to mitigate these infections remains a complex matter. The scope of this article primarily encompasses the epidemiological aspects of CAUTIs and delves…

February 24, 2025

Exemplary Infection Control: Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital Achieves Zero CAUTIs Rate

Innovative Infection Prevention Education: Foley Escape Room Combatting CAUTIs

Harnessing Innovations and Evidence-based Practices to Combat Health Care-Associated Infections: Spotlight on CLABSIs and CAUTIs

Effective Management of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICUs: An Emphasis on Bundle Interventions

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