0934_PAMF_IP Series_ NHSN CAUTI Surveillance and Prevention for Novice Infection Preventionists: Definitions, Bundle Practices, and Reporting Essentials_Live

April 2, 2026

Description:

This educational mentorship activity is a structured, competency-based training session designed to develop foundational proficiency in Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) surveillance, prevention practices, and NHSN reporting for novice Infection Preventionists (IPs). The curriculum integrates current CDC/NHSN 2026 UTI Protocol, APIC 2025 CAUTI Implementation Guidelines, and CMS IQR/HACRP regulatory expectations to prepare new IPs for accurate surveillance, device day management, and data-driven quality improvement. The session employs a progressive learning design, beginning with definitional accuracy and building toward practical clinical application, analytic interpretation, and health equity considerations. Through case-based application and high reliability teaching strategies, learners gain the ability to accurately classify events, support bedside practice, and translate surveillance findings into prevention actions.

Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:

Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Cultural or Linguistic Considerations:

Tarabay, J., et al. (2025). Neighborhood disadvantage and hospital-acquired infections: associations with UTI outcomes. American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC). LINK TO ARTICLE

Implicit Bias Considerations (as it relates to the content):

Cooper, L. et al. (2022). Addressing implicit bias in clinical decision-making. JAMA Health LINK TO ARTICLE

Target Audience

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Correctly apply NHSN CAUTI criteria, including the Infection Window Period, Date of Event, and device association rules, to ensure accurate surveillance and reporting.

2. Implement evidence based CAUTI prevention bundle elements—including appropriate catheter use, aseptic insertion, and maintenance practices—to reduce device days and prevent infections.

3. Accurately enter CAUTI events and device day denominators into NHSN and use SIR/TAP analytic tools to guide local quality improvement efforts.

Course summary

Available credit:

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physician Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
1.00 Non-Physician Participation Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
1.00 ANCC
Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
1.00 CA BRN
Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
1.00 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Course opens:

04/02/2026

Course expires:

05/02/2026

Event starts:

04/02/2026 - 2:00pm PDT

Event ends:

04/02/2026 - 3:00pm PDT

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Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest

No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.

– Provider Designee/Verification: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D

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