Overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians versus a clinical guideline

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine E. Kistler ◽  
Christopher J. Wretman ◽  
Sheryl Zimmerman ◽  
Chineme Enyioha ◽  
Kimberly Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Clinical Guideline ◽  
Tract Infections

scholarly journals Measuring Antibiotic Appropriateness for Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Home Residents

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 998-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taniece Eure ◽  
Lisa L. LaPlace ◽  
Richard Melchreit ◽  
Meghan Maloney ◽  
Ruth Lynfield ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Antibiotic Prescribing ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Tract Infections

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

scholarly journals Do Volunteers Make a Difference on Nursing Home Quality Measures?

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 382-382
Author(s):  
Paul Falkowski ◽  
Christopher Kelly ◽  
Nancy Kelley
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Quality Measures ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Hypnotic Drugs ◽  
Feeding Assistance ◽  
Tract Infections

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between nursing home volunteer programming and quality measures and increase the knowledge base of nursing home volunteer programming in various settings. Fifty-two nursing homes were surveyed using electronic surveys and personal interviews. Questions focused on the organization of the nursing home, characteristics of the volunteer program and volunteer activities. Of the 52 facilities surveyed, 19 were not part of a chain, 37 were in urban settings, and 24 were for-profit entities. Volunteers were used in 46 nursing homes with a mean number of volunteers of 51.7 onsite an average of 4.9 days per week. Bivariate analysis revealed statistically significant correlations (p<.05) between organizational and volunteer programming characteristics and six quality measures (pressure sores, urinary tract infections, depression, use of restraints, falls, use of antipsychotic and hypnotic drugs). Statistically significant (p<.05) inverse relationships were found between volunteers providing individualized activities (e.g., feeding assistance, combing hair, doing nails, and letter writing) and the incidence of urinary tract infections and the use of psychotropic drugs. Multiple regression analysis revealed a statistically significant (p<.05) inverse relationship between personal volunteer services such as combing hair and doing nails and the use of hypnotic drugs and antipsychotic drugs. This study indicates a significant correlation between volunteer programming and quality measure scores. A larger study of these relationships is indicated.

scholarly journals Outbreak of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing E. coli in a nursing home in Ireland, May 2006

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (35) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Pelly ◽  
D Morris ◽  
E O’Connell ◽  
B Hanahoe ◽  
C Chambers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Beta Lactamase ◽  
Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Extended Spectrum ◽  
Tract Infections

In May 2006, a consultant microbiologist noted two isolates of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli associated with urinary tract infections in a single week in two residents in a nursing home in Ireland

Antecedent Factors in Urinary Tract Infections Among Nursing Home Patients

1988 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 734-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMES S. POWERS ◽  
F TREMAINE BILLINGS ◽  
DONNA BEHRENDT ◽  
M CANDICE BURGER
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Nursing Home Patients ◽  
Tract Infections

scholarly journals The 2017 Update of the German Clinical Guideline on Epidemiology, Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention, and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients: Part 1

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Kranz ◽  
Stefanie Schmidt ◽  
Cordula Lebert ◽  
Laila Schneidewind ◽  
Falitsa Mandraka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Clinical Guideline ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Tract Infections

scholarly journals Pad per day usage, urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections in nursing home residents

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Omli ◽  
L. H. Skotnes ◽  
U. Romild ◽  
A. Bakke ◽  
A. Mykletun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Tract Infections
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