Antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care facilities: Focus on suspected UTI

Abstract

There is a high prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly long-term care facility (LTCF) residents. Antibiotics are frequently prescribed in reflex to diagnostic tests in the absence of signs or symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). An evidence-based eLearning module was developed to improve antibiotic stewardship regarding UTI in LTCFs.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Margery Shane

Author Details

Margery Shane, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-BC, Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Antimicrobial Stewardship, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Suspected Urinary Tract Infection

Recommended Citation

Shane, Margery, "Antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care facilities: Focus on suspected UTI" (2019). Convention. 223.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/223

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission