What Is a Cauti Bundle

Educational bundles provide evidence-based prevention practices and strategies to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and other HAIs in the long-term care (LTC) setting.

What is the main purpose of the CAUTI bundle?

With the Urinary Catheter care bundle the aims are to reduce the number of urinary catheters in situ and to reduce infections associated with those devices that are needed. Urinary tract infections are one of the most common types of HCAI – Healthcare associated infection.

What is a bladder bundle?

The bladder bundle aims to prevent these infections through the use of five key practices: 1) catheter removal, 2) aseptic insertion, 3) use regular assessments, 4) training for catheter care, and 5) incontinence care planning.