| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6081103 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The implementation of institutional guidelines for urinary catheter placement in the ED, coupled with the support of clearly identified physician and nurse champions, is associated with a reduction in unnecessary urinary catheter placement. The effort has a substantial potential of reducing patient harm hospital-wide.
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Authors
Mohamad G. MD, MPH, Michelle MHA, BSN, Julie BS, Susanna M. DrPH, MPH, Clariecia MS, Ann RN, PhD,