A bladder infection caused by germs entering the body through a tube that drains urine from a patient's bladder. Lower is better.
Infections are added complications that can endanger patients. Infections can be prevented if the right steps are taken. To learn how to prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections by visiting: http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/ca_uti/uti.html
Number of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections per 1,000 urinary catheter days outside of critical care location(s): http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/pscmanual/7psccauticurrent.pdf