Effect of urine reflex culturing on rates of cultures and infections in acute and long-term care

ConclusionIn acute care and ED, urine reflex culturing decreased the number of urine cultures performed. A small absolute increase was seen between pre-post time periods in LTC. Reflex testing generally decreases cultures and may lead to more accurate diagnoses of CAUTI.

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Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - June 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research