Prevention Strategies for All Hospital-Onset Urinary Tract Infections: Best Practice Consensus Recommendations - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prevention Strategies for All Hospital-Onset Urinary Tract Infections: Best Practice Consensus Recommendations

  • By

  • Edward J Septimus

  • Lily A Arya

  • Rebecca Crapanzano-Sigafoos

  • Roger Dmochowski

  • Opal Dy

  • JoAnn Emer-Seltun

  • Sandra Engberg

  • Robert Garcia

  • Mikel Gray

  • Michael Kennelly

  • Sarah Krein

  • Jennifer Meddings

  • Rekha Murthy

  • Diane K Newman

  • AnnMarie Pettis

  • Sara Reese

  • Emily Sidlow

  • Kathleen Vollman

  • February 6, 2026

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    Hospital-onset urinary tract infections (HOUTIs) significantly contribute to morbidity and healthcare costs, with non-catheter-associated UTIs being particularly prevalent.

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    A panel of 17 experts developed consensus recommendations for HOUTI prevention strategies, addressing gaps in non-CAUTI management.

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    Strong consensus was achieved on 37 statements regarding surveillance, intervention selection, and provider training for HOUTIs.

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    The recommendations aim to harmonize CAUTI prevention practices with non-CAUTI management, creating a comprehensive framework for HOUTI prevention.

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    Further research is needed to explore key topics related to non-CAUTI prevention, as current guidance primarily focuses on CAUTI.

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Prevention Strategies for All Hospital-Onset Urinary Tract Infections: Best Practice Consensus Recommendations

  • by Edward J Septimus, Lily A Arya, Rebecca Crapanzano-Sigafoos, Roger Dmochowski, Opal Dy, JoAnn Emer-Seltun, Sandra Engberg, Robert Garcia, Mikel Gray, Michael Kennelly, Sarah Krein, Jennifer Meddings, Rekha Murthy, Diane K Newman, AnnMarie Pettis, Sara Reese, Emily Sidlow, Kathleen Vollman

  • February 6, 2026

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