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Urinary tract infection treatment practices in nursing homes reporting to the National Healthcare Safety Network, 2017

Authors :
Kabbani, Sarah
Palms, Danielle
Bell, Jeneita M.
Hicks, Lauri A.
Stone, Nimalie D.
Source :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology; February 2022, Vol. 43 Issue: 2 p238-240, 3p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

AbstractWe describe differences between urinary tract infection treatment and events reported by nursing homes enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network. In 2017, almost 4 times as many antibiotic starts as infection events were reported, suggesting that opportunities exist for antibiotic stewardship and improvement of urinary tract infection reporting.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899823X and 15596834
Volume :
43
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs58948773
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2021.49