mblochrn

mblochrn has 25 years experience and specializes in LTC infection control.

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1. Obtaining urine specimen from foley

   mblochrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   According to current APIC guidelines, If a CAUTI is suspected, the best practice is removal of the old catheter before collecting the specimen. This is due to biofilms that may have developed on the inner or outer surfaces. More info r/t biofilms ca...