Implementation of a Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Protocol to Improve Prescribing Practices in the Long-Term Care Facility of a Veteran’s Healthcare System

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a commonly diagnosed problem in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), but antimicrobial treatment is often incorrectly prescribed. Although bacterial resistance to antimicrobials commonly used for UTIs, such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and fluoroquinolones, has...

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Main Authors:	Spencer H. Durham, Natalie S. Hohmann, Addison H. Ragan
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:	Pharmacy
Subjects:	urinary tract infection long-term care facility antimicrobial stewardship appropriate prescribing antimicrobial resistance geriatrics
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/8/3/129
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