A hospital is auditing the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in the hospital over the last two years. What is the primary reason for the hospital to perform this audit?

CAUTIs increase the patient’s risk of complications and death.

CAUTIs are unable to be prevented by healthcare staff.

CAUTIs decrease the patient’s length of stay in the hospital.

CAUTIs decrease the cost of care to the patient and hospital.