Implementation of an asymptomatic bacteriuria assessment protocol for patients discharged from the emergency department.

Margaret R Hitchins Jeannette L BouchardChristopher W IngramAlison I Orvin

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2023)

Implementation of an ASB assessment protocol for patients discharged from the ED significantly reduced the number of antibiotic prescriptions for ASB on follow-up call without an increase in 30-day admissions, ED visits, or UTI-related encounters.

Keyphrases

emergency department
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
randomized controlled trial
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
quality improvement
patient reported outcomes
urinary tract infection
adverse drug
clinical evaluation