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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To report the details of an evidence-based practice project to reduce the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection among patients in a long-term acute care hospital.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. explain the background information helpful in understanding the need for this project.
  2. outline the planning process the author used in designing the project.
  3. summarize the implementation and results of the project to reduce the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection.

Disclosures

The authors and CE planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.4 CH
  • DC - BON 2.4 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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Planner
Test Code: AJN0613B
Published: June 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Tina L. Magers MSN, BSN, RN-BC
Categories: Evidence Based Practice , Genitourinary , Hospital , Infection , Medical-Surgical , Preventing Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) , Quality Improvement
Specialties: Infection Control, Medical-Surgical, Quality Improvement
Topics: Nosocomial , Prevention , Urinary Tract Infections