Urine collection practices in a small rural hospital: Evaluation of alignment with antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.

Background: The diagnosis of a symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) can be challenging among elderly patients, resulting in an increased risk for specimen collection and treatment of asymptomatic patients. The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority's Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines provide a s...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Infection Control / Revue Canadienne de Prévention des Infections Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 35 - 41
Main Authors: Irwin, Jennifer, Forrester, Leslie
Format: algorithm practice guidelines research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Infection Prevention & Control Canada (IPAC Canada) Spring2019
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