Did You Know?
- UTIs are second most frequent infection in NH facilities
- Prevalence of UTIs range from 0.6 to 21.8%
- UTI treatment represents 30-50% of antibiotic use in NH facilities
What is a Learning Circle?
A Learning Circle is a forum for education and sharing of knowledge so that all participants may benefit from the wisdom and experience of the group. In the IPRO QIN-QIO UTI Learning Circle, we will:
- Share antibiogram data and discuss use of the data to improve care
- Pose questions to Subject Matter Experts on UTI stewardship
- Utilize a template action plan to assess UTI management and evaluate quality improvement outcome measures
Schedule
12-1pm EST (11 am -12 noon CST)
Infection Learning Circle: A focus on urinary tract infection and quality Improvement.
Subject Matter Expert:
Ghinwa Khalid Dumyati, MD, Infectious Disease Physician and Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center
12-1pm EST (11 am -12 noon CST)
Local Practices and Current Topics
Source: UTI Facts : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573848/