Question

which of the following can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of cauti prevention efforts? (select all that apply.) click the correct answer and click submit. decreased cauti rates. catheter care compliance. increased hospital costs. increased number of catheter insertions staff buy - in of new interventions a decrease in the number of catheter days.

Explanation:

Decreased CAUTI rates directly show fewer infections. Catheter - care compliance indicates proper procedures are being followed. A decrease in the number of catheter - days means less exposure to the risk of CAUTI. Increased hospital costs are not a measure of prevention effectiveness. An increased number of catheter insertions may increase risk and is not an indicator of prevention success. Staff buy - in of new interventions is important for implementation but not a direct measure of prevention effectiveness.

Answer:

A. Decreased CAUTI rates
B. Catheter care compliance
F. A decrease in the number of catheter days