7) Removing catheters as early as possible

8) Effective use of Amikacin Sulfate bladder wash as prophylaxis before catheter removal

9) Hand washing should be done immediately before and after any manipulation of the catheter site or apparatus

10) As small a catheter as possible should be used to minimize urethral trauma

11) It should be inserted only when necessary and removed as soon as possible

12) Use of other methods of urinary drainage such as condom catheter drainage, suprapubic or intermittent catheterization for selected patients

13) Avoid kinking of the catheter to maintain an unobstructed flow of urine

14) Irrigation of the bladder with antimicrobial solution/iodine solution at least once daily

15) Twice daily meatal care with an antiseptic solution

16) Collecting bag should be emptied regularly

17) The collecting bag should be kept below the level of the bladder

18) Regular bacteriological monitoring of catheterized patients

19) The catheter should be inserted only by personnel proficient in the technique of aseptic insertion

20) Isolation of patients known to have UTI from other non-infected patients

21) Regular educational training regarding basic urinary catheter care

22) Routinely using antimicrobial coated catheters