February 1, 2008
Hospitals lag in steps to prevent UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common hospital-acquired infection, accounting for 40% of such cases. But most hospitals don't have a consistent strategy for preventing catheter-related UTIs. And most aren't taking basic steps that keep UTIs at bay, a new study finds.
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