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Recounting the Cost of CAUTIs

The report looks at a study that found the cost of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) is actually much higher than many have traditionally believed. While most say the average cost of treating a CAUTI is $1,000, the study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, found that the figure is too low. In some cases, it’s 10 times too low.

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Investing in the Patient & Family Experience at Children's Hospitals

Patient-centered care revolves around the idea that each patient’s goals, preferences, and needs are different. For pediatric organizations, this extends beyond the patient to include parents and/or guardians. To ensure patient and family needs are met, hospitals should be focused on proactive rounds that not only connect front-line clinicians to patient needs, but also integrates broader hospital resources.

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PESTS: Zero Tolerance in Health Care Facilities

Health care facilities have a zero-tolerance level for pests in the role of protecting the health of the patients, visitors and staff. Many urban pests pose a number of health threats through the spread of pathogens, and the contamination of food contact surfaces and medical supplies.

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