Question

Which infections are currently considered a Never Event by Medicare and Medicaid? (Select all that apply.)

A. Coronary artery bypass graft site

B. Abdominal incision site associated with bariatric surgery

C. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection

D. Site of implanted cardiac electronic device (CIED)

E. Eye infection postcataract surgery

Answer 1

The Medicare and Medicaid programs consider catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and eye infections post-cataract surgery as Never Events.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Medicare and Medicaid programs have identified certain infections as Never Events, which are preventable medical errors that should never occur. The infections currently considered Never Events include:

1. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI): This refers to infections that develop when a urinary catheter is not properly inserted, used, or maintained.
2. Eye infection postcataract surgery: This refers to infections that occur after cataract surgery, specifically in the eye.

Both of these infections are preventable with proper infection control measures.