Catheter Care Checklist

Use the Catheter Care Checklist for a comprehensive approach to ensure catheter hygiene and prevent complications, ensuring patient safety and proper care.

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Catheter Care Checklist

Hand Hygiene And PPE

Catheter Insertion

Daily Maintenance And Hygiene

Drainage Bag Monitoring

Infection Prevention And Observation

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Catheter Care Checklist

Use the Catheter Care Checklist for a comprehensive approach to ensure catheter hygiene and prevent complications, ensuring patient safety and proper care.

1. Has hand hygiene been performed before and after any catheter-related procedure?

2. Are appropriate gloves and PPE being worn during catheter care or insertion?

3. Have contaminated gloves been changed between tasks on the same patient?

4. Is hand sanitizer or handwashing accessible in the care area?

1. Has the catheterization been confirmed as clinically necessary?

2. Was a sterile, closed drainage system used during insertion?

3. Was the insertion date and time documented in the patient record?

4. Was the appropriate catheter size and type selected based on patient needs?

5. Was patient privacy maintained throughout the procedure?

1. Is the catheter and perineal area cleaned at least once per shift or as needed?

2. Is the drainage bag positioned below bladder level without touching the floor?

3. Are the tubing and connections intact with no kinks, leaks, or disconnections?

4. Is the catheter secured to prevent pulling or dislodgement?

5. Is the need for the catheter reassessed and documented daily?

1. Has the bag been emptied at regular intervals using a clean technique?

2. Has the volume and appearance of urine been documented accurately?

3. Are output levels being compared to fluid intake to monitor hydration?

4. Is the drainage bag changed as per protocol or when visibly contaminated?

5. Are signs of blockage, reduced output, or unusual odor promptly reported?

1. Are signs of infection (e.g., fever, cloudy urine, burning, suprapubic pain) being monitored?

2. Has the catheter site been checked for inflammation, discharge, or trauma?

3. Is the catheter being removed as soon as it is no longer needed?

4. Have alternatives to long-term catheter use been discussed with clinical staff?

5. Has patient or caregiver education been provided for at-home care, if applicable?