Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI) COE

Insights into Effective Bladder Health Interventions - Diane Newman

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Diane Newman shares her background in patient care, specializing in behavioral therapy. She communicates the challenge of misconceptions about her work, emphasizing the research-backed effectiveness of her methods. Dr. Newman has published widely on her therapies for homebound elderly and bladder health, and presented on catheter care for UTIs. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice, she seeks to bridge...

Creating Impact on Advanced Practice Providers in Urologic Care - Diane Newman

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Diane Newman details her broad-ranging contributions to the field of urologic nursing. She discusses her publications, including textbooks rich with visual aids, as well as numerous papers on topics such as catheterization and management of catheter-associated UTIs. Dr. Newman has focused on educating other advanced practice providers, notably nurse practitioners and physician assistants, highligh...

Convatec GentleCath™ Glide No-Touch Catheters - Diane Newman

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In this short video demonstration, Diane Newman highlights Convatec GentleCath™ Glide No-touch catheters. No-touch catheters also referred to as touch-free catheters are designed to keep the process of self-catheterization more sterile. These catheters are embedded technology, with a smooth, slippery surface and are designed with contamination prevention in mind. Biographies: Diane K. Newman, DNP,...

Uncoated Catheters - Diane Newman

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In this short demonstration video, Diane Newman shares two types of uncoated catheters used for intermittent self-catheterization when an individual has issues with urinary retention. Uncoated catheters require lubrication to be applied to them prior to application to prevent trauma to the urethra. Also in this video, Diane shows the Twist by Cure Medical catheter, a shorter catheter for women wit...

Closed Catheters Systems - Diane Newman

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In this short demonstration video, Diane Newman shares features of the Cure Medical closed catheter system. This sterile, single-use, unisex Cure Catheter Closed System features a pre-lubricated straight or Coude catheter tip with an integrated 1500 ml collection bag. It is offered in a single and a kit configuration used to safely catheterize yourself. Closed catheter systems include everything y...

Intermittent Catheter Features - Diane Newman

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In this short demonstration video, Diane Newman shares different features of the Convatec and of the Cure Medical intermittent catheters. Intermittent catheterization is an effective solution to emptying the bladder for those individuals who cannot empty their bladder on their own. Dr. Newman shows different catheters and talks about why it is important to consider the length of the catheter as we...

Self Intermittent Catheters Types - Diane Newman

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In this short demonstration video, Diane Newman shares two types of self-intermittent catheters that can be inserted several times a day, for just long enough to drain the bladder, and then be removed. She highlights Convatec as well as Cure Medical catheters. Biographies: Diane K. Newman, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN , Adjunct Professor of Urology in Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Penns...

Overview of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections and Prevention Strategies - Shannon Novosad

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Diane Newman interviews Shannon Novosad from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as she highlights details from her presentation on prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Biographies: Shannon Novosad, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, Hospital Infection Prevention Team, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious...