AHRQ invites hospitals to participate in program to reduce CAUTIs

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality invites adult intensive care units and non-ICUs to participate in a free 9-month program to decrease catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates. Participants will learn how to improve teamwork and communication, gain access to regular benchmarking reports and get expert consultation and tools to increase infection prevention procedures and patient safety culture. Participants are eligible for continuing education credits. AHRQ will hold an informational webinar on Aug. 28 from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. ET. Participants should register in advance. The program will enroll until filled and will begin in February 2026. More information is available on AHRQ’s website. (AHRQ News Now article, 8/5/25)