Don’t be afraid to ask why you need an indwelling bladder catheter before one is inserted. Catheters can cause bacteria to enter the body and cause a urinary tract infections (UTI).
Washington state hospitals reduced the readmission rate by 27% in just 2 years—that means 11,700 fewer people went back into the hospital after they were discharged. It saved the health care system $112 million. (LEAPT)