Be CAUTIous: An Interactive Session of Infection Prevention Practices

Overview

This session will review potential causes of CAUTIs and UTIs and explore updates in CAUTI prevention and catheter care, including nurse-driven practices. The presenter will provide opportunities for on-line interactive education and a deep dive into the best practices for infection prevention within a long-term care setting.

Learning Objectives

• Outline the etiology of CAUTIs and UTIs
• Identify Best Practices in CAUTI and UTI prevention
• Recognize recent updates in CAUTI and UTI prevention practice

Who Should Attend?

Providers across the senior care continuum—from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing, life plan communities, home health, and community-based services.  This program is designed for administrators and nurses.

CEUs pending.

Location

Online.

Virtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior

Faculty

Mary Cantu, BS, RN
Medical Science Liaison, Medline Industries, LP
Mary Cantu, BS, RN is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 40 years of experience. She dedicated 23 years to multispecialty surgery, procedural nursing, and education, prior to dedicating an additional 20+ years to clinical consulting and educational roles. Her career has been marked by a strong focus on education and evidence-based clinical practices across acute and long-term care, particularly in infection prevention.