In accordance with the evidenced-based recommendations, the audit findings indicated the majority of indwelling catheters (82%) were removed within 24 hours of surgery and the checklists had the appropriate date of removal and signature. Nurses assessed the patient's catheter need daily and standard precautions were utilised for each catheter removal. These are consistent with evidence-based recommendations which indicate documentation of appropriate catheter indications, daily assessment of catheter need and prompt catheter removal using standard precautions, preferably within 24 hours after an uncomplicated surgery (Insttute for Healthcare Improvement, 2011, Lo et al, 2014).