NURS FPX 6016 Assessment 3 Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are significant healthcare-associated infections that can result in increased healthcare costs, patient harm, and extended hospital stays. To address this issue, healthcare organizations have recognized the need to implement quality improvement initiatives to reduce the incidence of CAUTIs and improve patient outcomes. In this proposal, we will present a comprehensive CAUTI initiative as a quality improvement initiative that aims to reduce the incidence of CAUTIs, improve patient outcomes, and promote best practices in CAUTI prevention. 

The proposal will cover the issue’s background and significance, the initiative’s specific aims, the data collection plan, the proposed interventions, the evaluation plan, and the initiative’s implications for patient care and organizational outcomes. Additionally, we will offer recommendations for additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand the consequences of the initiative. By implementing evidence-based protocols, regular monitoring, and ongoing evaluation, we aim to reduce the incidence of CAUTIs and improve patient outcomes in our healthcare organization (Van Decker et al., 2021).

Health Care Issue or Accreditation Benchmark Requirement

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and can lead to severe healthcare-associated infections that can lead to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and patient morbidity and mortality. To combat this problem, many healthcare organizations have implemented CAUTI prevention initiatives, which aim to reduce the incidence of CAUTIs through improved surveillance and infection control practices. In this proposal, we will analyze data related to CAUTI prevention initiatives and develop a quality improvement initiative to reduce the incidence of CAUTIs in our healthcare organization.