Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma and Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis have been recognized for preventing a common but potentially serious infection.
National publication Becker Hospital Review noted that Vaughan and Whitfield reported zero catheter-associated urinary tract infections from July 2024 to June 2025.
Of the approximately 5,300 U.S. hospitals, only 508, including seven in Alabama, reported zero catheter-associated urinary tract infections . The data is reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A urinary catheter is often necessary for hospitalized patients, but they also carry a significant risk of infection and other complications, especially for patients who are elderly or have other health complications, according to a statement from Whitfield.
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