The 2009 Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) by the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) updates and expands the 1981 CDC guideline. The new guideline addresses advancements in research and technology, the increasing need to manage patients in non-acute care settings, and long-term urinary catheterization. It provides specific recommendations for implementation, performance measurement, and surveillance, with a focus on chronic indwelling catheters and alternative methods of urinary drainage. Key recommendations include minimizing catheter use, proper insertion and maintenance techniques, quality improvement programs, and administrative infrastructure. The guideline aims to guide infection prevention staff, healthcare professionals, and administrators in healthcare settings to reduce CAUTI rates.The 2009 Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) by the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) updates and expands the 1981 CDC guideline. The new guideline addresses advancements in research and technology, the increasing need to manage patients in non-acute care settings, and long-term urinary catheterization. It provides specific recommendations for implementation, performance measurement, and surveillance, with a focus on chronic indwelling catheters and alternative methods of urinary drainage. Key recommendations include minimizing catheter use, proper insertion and maintenance techniques, quality improvement programs, and administrative infrastructure. The guideline aims to guide infection prevention staff, healthcare professionals, and administrators in healthcare settings to reduce CAUTI rates.