Early Recognition of Sepsis in LTC
Early Identification of Sepsis in Nursing HomesDownload
CASE-LTC, a new antimicrobial stewardship community of practice for Colorado nursing homes that is hosted by CDPHE
Antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care (LTC) settings is critical to improving patient outcomes, reducing antibiotic resistance, and minimizing adverse events such as C. difficile infection. This quarterly series will provide…
Urine PCR Testing
A Need for a Time-Out: A Consensus Statement From the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) on the Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Urinary Tract Infections…
A Need for a Time-Out: A Consensus Statement From the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) on the Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Urinary Tract Infections – Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Executive Summary We recommend against the routine use of urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) Evidence supporting urine PCR is often biased…
TB Testing Algorithm
Testing for Tuberculosis: Blood Test | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC Tuberculosis Screening and Surveillance Guidance LTC Facilities.pdf – Google Drive TB: For health care professionals | Colorado Department of Public…
1124-surveyor-guidance-qso-25-07-nh-combined-files.pdf
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Antibiotic Stewardship – Antibiotic awareness week Nov 18-24, 2024; FOR PROVIDERS.
Provider Courses/Training: Antibiotic Stewardship – Antibiotic awareness week Nov 18-24, 2024; FOR PROVIDERS. – docShepherd
Antibiotic Stewardship in LTC
There is still significant overuse of antibiotics in Long Term Care. This leads to significant dangers related to drug resistant organisms and side effects related to antibiotic use. Improving our…