Antibiotic Stewardship “Tag Busters” Learning Series: (Optional) Pre-Learning Session | Telligen QI Connect
Antibiotic Stewardship “Tag Busters” Learning Series: (Optional) Pre-Learning Session | Telligen QI Connect Each session of this learning series will feature a new topic during which experts will share key…
Med Director Report March 2024
COVID Vaccine boosters for > 65 recommended by CDC. Special situation for people ages 65 years and older: People ages 65 years and older should receive 1 additional dose of…
UTI Information for LTC – Urine is NOT sterile
The bladder is not sterile! (1) Many of us were taught that the bladder is a sterile environment, but this is not the case. There is a urobiome with commonly…
Urine PCR Testing
Summary Recommendation: Do NOT use Urine PCR testing. Stick to CBC, UA with C&S. I have serious concerns that Urine PCR testing will lead to increased inappropriate use of antibiotics.…
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care Facilities | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care Facilities | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)
Cranberry to Prevent UTI? Probably Not.
Take home point: Among older women residing in nursing homes, administration of cranberry capsules, compared with placebo, resulted in no significant difference in presence of bacteriuria plus pyuria over 1…
Lecture: UTI or ASB?
Washington State Dept of Health Antimicrobial Stewardship of UTI in the LTC Setting. UTI lecture #1 Slides Washington State Dept of Health Debunking the Myths Associated with UTI Lecture Video…
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures
Abx prophy for dental procedures are generally not needed for patients with prosthetic joint implants unless there are complicating factors. Abx prophy for dental procedures is recommended by the AHA/ACC…