The Challenge:

CAUTIs is the most common healthcare-acquired infection. When utilizing any Foley catheter, a bio-film inside the patient’s urethra develops within hours of placement because the surface of the catheter provides a moist environment perfect for bacteria growth.

The Impact:

CAUTIs cost an average of $700 – $5,682 each to treat, and an additional one to four days are typically added to the patient’s hospital stay.

The Prevention Above All Intervention:

A bundled solution of advanced silver technology with Medline’s Silvertouch Foley catheters and educational training to reduce CAUTIs.
Silvertouch Foley catheters incorporate the power of silver through a patented process that binds silver ions to the catheter’s lubricious coating, delaying the onset of the biofilm formation.
Education materials provide summarizations of the major recommendations from the CDC and provides a policy and procedure template guide for proper catheterization. We include validation tools that can be utilized during training or re-education classes, and a troubleshooting guide book to help caregivers work through issues.