Hand hygiene remains the first and the most important preventive measure. Patients and caregivers alike should be taught to clean their hands with antibacterial soap or alcohol-based hand cleaners before and after catheter insertion, changing drainage systems, or manipulating the catheter (Gould et al., 2009).
* Proper cleaning of urinary care supplies can help prevent infection. Urinary drainage bags, both bedside drainage bags and leg bags used under clothing when out of bed, should be cleaned daily when they are being used alternately. The best practice for cleansing urinary drainage bags in a hospital setting can be translated for use by clients for self-care within the home setting. Common household bleach diluted in a 1:10 ratio with tap water is a safe and effective method to reduce bacteria when consistently used. Ascending bacteria from the urinary drainage bag may also decrease, resulting in fewer UTIs
Hand hygiene remains the first and the most important preventive measure. Patients and caregivers alike should be taught to clean their hands with antibacterial soap or alcohol-based hand cleaners before and after catheter insertion, changing drainage systems, or manipulating the catheter (Gould et al., 2009). * Proper cleaning of urinary care supplies can help prevent infection. Urinary drainage bags, both bedside drainage bags and leg bags used under clothing when out of bed, should be cleaned daily when they are being used alternately. The best practice for cleansing urinary drainage bags in a hospital setting can be translated for use by clients for self-care within the home setting. Common household bleach diluted in a 1:10 ratio with tap water is a safe and effective method to reduce bacteria when consistently used. Ascending bacteria from the urinary drainage bag may also decrease, resulting in fewer UTIs
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