Hiding in Plain Sight: Observations from a Review of Positive Urine Cultures Prior to an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Campaign Targeting Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Abstract:BackgroundData have shown that many patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) receive unnecessary antibiotics, increasing risk of adverse events and resistance. Positive urine culture (PUC) and urinalysis (UA) results have been shown to prompt treatment without symptoms or compelling indication (pregnancy or prior to urologic procedure). We reviewed clinician action based on PUCs across 28 acute-care hospitals of varied size, scope, and antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) maturity prior to an ASB educat… Show more
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