April Medical Director Report
Update from April CMDA call. We need an informed consent for NEW psychotropic medications. We DO NOT need a new informed consent for changes in the dose of a medication…
Syphilis: New screening recommendations for syphilis in Colorado
New screening recommendations for syphilis CDC Laboratory Recommendations for Syphilis Testing, United States, 2024 | MMWR Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Syphilis Resources:
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…
Candida auris | Candida auris | Fungal Diseases | CDC
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COVID-19 vaccination after recovery
Question: When can a person who just recovered from COVID-19 safely get the updated vaccine? Answer: If a patient recently had COVID, recovered, and currently has no symptoms the COVID-19…
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.…