Description
Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a common finding in urine cultures in our organization leading to inappropriate antimicrobial prescriptions. We will develop educational materials on ASB for our providers. By January 2023 all providers will receive the educational materials.
CQCH ASB Patient Trifold
Copper Queen
UTI treatment guidelines 5-25-23
Core Elements
Education
Educating clinicians about resistance and optimal prescribing.
Reporting
Regular reporting information on antibiotic use and resistance to doctors, nurses and relevant staff.
Tracking
Monitoring antibiotic prescribing and resistance patterns.
PDSA Cycles
Progress on PDSA Cycle 2
10/22/22 ED providers (locum) report to ED director – is information being shared/reviewed? Engage ED director
4/26/23
- Focus on duration of therapy (potentially new PDSA)
Observations:
10/22 Focus on information sharing and different approaches to sharing data/resources
4/26/23
- Dr. Doctor letters shared with providers and ED director
- Messaged clinic providers via Cerner
- Good catches/near miss documentation in SQSS
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Educate providers on Nov1st at the Medical Staff meeting utilizing the Algorithm for “Evaluation and Management of Urinary tract Infections” and “Treating Asymptomatic Bacteriuria FAQ”
Provide patient information to clinics utilizing the brochure “Worried about a Urinary Tract Infection”
Collect data on number of urine cultures treated for ASB. Cerner Report for 5 months.
Give one-on-one education to providers found to have treated ASB.
Track number of UA/ cultures/ Positive cultures/ASB
11/1 Education to providers. Materials sent to all providers working in clinics via minutes of meeting.
2/18 ASB education sent to all ED providers via email by ED director after several ASB patients treated.
Several one-on-one education with clinic providers after ASB treatment found. Providers stated great materials (Algorithm).
I have received more calls from providers asking for direction on specific patients/culture results.
Will share data with providers at next Med. Staff meeting in August.