NHSN: Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) and Non-Catheter-Associated UTI Events
Guidance from NHSN on how to record CAUTI and Non-Catheter-Associated UTI Events.
Document Category: Antibiotic Stewardship
Loeb and McGeer Criteria: A Practical Guide for Use in Long-Term Care
Criteria to determine if a patient has an infection
Practical Strategies for Antibiotic Stewardship in LTCFs
ASP-Webinar-SFDPH-08.08.2017
CDC: Virus or Bacteria? What’s Got You Sick? Common Infections in Nursing Homes
Quick 1 Page Checklist to determine if antibiotics might be needed.
Antibiotics for People with Catheters
Basic Information for Patients
How Overuse of Antibiotics Has Increased the Number of Medication-Resistant Germs – and What You Can Do to Help Stop this Health Threat
Mayo Clinic Article on antibiotic overuse; intended to be almost a clinical discussion.
Mayo Clinic Consumer Lifestyle – Consumer Health: How Overuse of Antibiotics Has Increased the Number of Medication-Resistant Germs – and What You Can Do to Help Stop this Health Threat
Article on Antibiotic Overuse intended to be an almost clinical discussion;
Overuse of Antibiotics – Consumers FAQ
Webpage for Consumers
Infection Prevention and You
Stories and Infographics for Infection Prevention
Antibiotic Treatment in the Hospital
Discussion of antibiotic overuse in hospitals.