Implementation of a standardized approach to pediatric postoperative urinary retention decreases rate of intervention

Conclusions Utilizing quality improvement methods, we implemented a standardized approach to define and manage postoperative urinary retention. Standardization led to decreased interventions such as repeat catheterization for clinically insignificant retention. Figure 1Key Driver Diagram. Figure 2Percent Foley removals in postop orthopedic patients.

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Source: BMJ Quality and Safety - November 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Meier, K., Benz, L., Greger, S., Zurkuhlen, W., Ninemire, M. R., Churay, K., Gossett, J., Stalets, E. Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research