September Med Director Report
CDPHE Update on TB There has been some confusion about TB testing and yearly risk assessments, so I wanted to relay my understanding of the guidance. Bilateral LE Cellulitis is…
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…