UTI Prevention Resources for Long-Term Care Facilities
Information provided in this resource may have been updated since it was published. Please check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest guidance.
These tools and resources were implemented by the Oregon Stop UTI Initiatives, AHRQ Long-Term Care Collaborative and Portland Metro Collaborative Pilot, and are now intended to provide guidance on the development and application of UTI prevention projects in long-term care facilities.
Data Collection Tools for National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Users
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
CDC’s NHSN website.
Modified NHSN UTI Reporting Algorithm Information Sheet
An algorithm that helps determine which UTI events are reportable.
Modified Denominator Collection form (Excel)
Forms modified to capture the required denominator for data that was reported during the Stop UTI Initiatives which can now be used as a model for other projects.
UTI Surveillance Criteria Checklist
A checklist of possible symptoms that may be present at the time of UTI diagnosis to help track and diagnose an infection based on a resident’s symptoms.
Antibiotic Start Spreadsheet (Excel)
A form to track prescriptions and record adherence to minimum criteria for initiation of antibiotics in residents.
Facility to Provider Communication Form
A faxable form that can be used by a physician prescribing antibiotics to document the signs/symptoms and lab results that were used to determine treatment - can also be used internally for tracking reporting criteria.
Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) UTI Prevention and Management Resources
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Checklist
A checklist to ensure proper care each time a new indwelling urinary catheter is inserted.
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Checklist
A checklist to review on a monthly basis with all residents using a urinary catheter to ensure proper maintenance.
CAUTI Prevention Infographic Poster
A mnemonic for steps to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Resident and Family Engagement Brochure
A brochure to assist facility leadership in engaging residents and families in their care.
Antibiotics Management Brochure
A brochure educating residents and families on the appropriate use of antibiotics and promoting shared decision-making.