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Patient Indication and Order Review

Documented indication for indwelling urinary catheter is present critical (required)

Confirm the chart includes a valid clinical indication for catheter placement, such as urinary retention, accurate hourly output in a critically ill patient, perioperative use, or another facility-approved indication.

Yes No N/A

Provider order or protocol supports catheter use critical (required)

Verify there is an active order, protocol, or documented authorization for catheter placement and continued use.

Yes No N/A

Daily necessity assessment documented within last 24 hours critical (required)

Confirm the record shows a daily review of whether the catheter is still needed.

Yes No N/A

Alternative urine management options considered when appropriate

Check whether non-indwelling options were considered when the catheter is no longer clearly indicated.

Yes No N/A

Insertion Technique and Aseptic Practice

Hand hygiene performed before catheter insertion critical (required)

Observe documentation or direct practice showing hand hygiene occurred immediately before insertion.

Yes No N/A

Sterile equipment and aseptic technique used during insertion critical (required)

Confirm sterile catheter kit, sterile gloves, and aseptic insertion technique were used throughout the procedure.

Yes No N/A

Perineal/meatal antisepsis completed before insertion critical (required)

Verify appropriate antiseptic preparation of the insertion site was performed according to facility protocol.

Yes No N/A

Catheter size selected appropriately

Confirm the smallest appropriate catheter size was used to reduce urethral trauma and infection risk.

Yes No N/A

Catheter Maintenance Bundle

Closed drainage system maintained critical (required)

Check that the catheter and drainage tubing remain a closed system with no unnecessary disconnections.

Yes No N/A

Drainage bag positioned below bladder level critical (required)

Verify the drainage bag is secured below the level of the bladder and not resting on the floor.

Yes No N/A

Tubing unobstructed and free of dependent loops critical (required)

Confirm tubing is not kinked, compressed, or looped in a way that impedes urine flow.

Yes No N/A

Meatal/perineal care performed per protocol

Verify routine hygiene is performed using facility-approved frequency and method.

Yes No N/A

Urine output and characteristics monitored and documented

Confirm output is measured and charted, and abnormal findings are escalated per protocol.

Yes No N/A

Removal and Ongoing Necessity

Catheter removed as soon as no longer indicated critical (required)

Confirm removal occurred promptly after the clinical need ended or the order was discontinued.

Yes No N/A

Removal date and time documented critical (required)

Verify the chart includes the date and time of catheter removal.

Yes No N/A

Post-removal monitoring plan documented when applicable

Check for a documented plan to monitor voiding, retention, or other follow-up needs after removal.

Yes No N/A

Escalation completed for overdue catheter removal

If the catheter remained in place beyond the expected timeframe, verify escalation to the responsible clinician occurred.

Yes No N/A

Audit Notes and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies documented with clear corrective actions

Summarize any non-conformances and the immediate or planned corrective action.

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Run: Catheter-Associated UTI Prevention Audit

Patient Indication and Order Review

Insertion Technique and Aseptic Practice

Catheter Maintenance Bundle

Removal and Ongoing Necessity

Audit Notes and Corrective Actions

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