Current Prescribing Patterns for Urinary Tract Infections at a Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care Facility (SN/LTCF)

In September 2014, the White House developed a “National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria” that included enhancing antimicrobial stewardship in SN/LTCFs. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most frequently diagnosed infections in SN/LTCFs, with the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) a leading cause of antibiotic misuse. Despite the FDA’s recommendation not to use flouroquinolones (FQs) for uncomplicated UTIs, this class is still commonly prescribed in SNF/LTC.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research