Table 1 Compliance of the HCWs with each individual item of the CAUTI prevention guidelines (n = 375)
Guidelines Recommendations | Done | Not Done | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
Perform hand hygiene immediately before insertion | 252 | 67.2 | 123 | 32.8 |
Use sterile gloves, drapes and sponges | 318 | 84.8 | 57 | 15.2 |
Clean urethral meatus with antiseptic solution before insertion | 328 | 87.5 | 47 | 12.5 |
Use a single use packet of lubricant jelly | 186 | 50.4 | 189 | 49.6 |
Use small size catheter to minimize trauma | 292 | 77.9 | 83 | 22.1 |
Maintain aseptic technique throughout the insertion procedure | 154 | 41.1 | 221 | 58.9 |
Secure catheter to leg with tape once inserted | 254 | 67.7 | 121 | 32.3 |
Maintain the urine bag below the level of the patient and off the floor | 337 | 89.9 | 38 | 10.1 |
Maintain unobstructed urine flow (make sure no kinking in the catheter once inserted) | 323 | 86.1 | 52 | 13.9 |
Perform hand hygiene immediately after insertion | 299 | 79.7 | 76 | 20.3 |