Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections
Hours: 0.50
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are serious because they can occur in anyone. However, they are mostly preventable. Some people you will be caring for, such as older adults, are more prone to them. So, you must take the needed actions to help reduce UTIs. This course will explain the risk factors for UTIs and how to prevent infections. You will also learn how to identify the presence of a UTI and how it is treated.
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are serious because they can occur in anyone. However, they are mostly preventable. Some people you will be caring for, such as older adults, are more prone to them. So, you must take the needed actions to help reduce UTIs. This course will explain the risk factors for UTIs and how to prevent infections. You will also learn how to identify the presence of a UTI and how it is treated.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2235772
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Identify three factors that increase the risk of developing a UTI.
Explain how UTIs are recognized and treated.
Describe four actions that can help prevent UTIs.
Outline:
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract
Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infections
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment for UTIs
Prevention
Urinary Catheter Care
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Stephanie has over 17 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Disclosure: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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