Author:
Eure Taniece,LaPlace Lisa L.,Melchreit Richard,Maloney Meghan,Lynfield Ruth,Whitten Tory,Warnke Linn,Dumyati Ghinwa,Quinlan Gail,Concannon Cathleen,Thompson Deborah,Stone Nimalie D.,Thompson Nicola D.
Abstract
We assessed the appropriateness of initiating antibiotics in 49 nursing home (NH) residents receiving antibiotics for urinary tract infection (UTI) using 3 published algorithms. Overall, 16 residents (32%) received prophylaxis, and among the 33 receiving treatment, the percentage of appropriate use ranged from 15% to 45%. Opportunities exist for improving UTI antibiotic prescribing in NH.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:998–1001
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),Epidemiology
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