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
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
primary care
prognostic factors
quality improvement
patient reported outcomes