Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can cause more problems than just pain or discomfort. They can contribute to falls, delirium and can even lead to sepsis. It’s important to know what signs and symptoms to look for in your residents, but more importantly you need to know how you can help prevent them.
Access this informative presentation, developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, to learn more about UTIs and ways to reduce UITs in nursing homes. The presentation addresses:
- Diagnosis
- Risk factors
- Symptoms and other indications
- Determining reportable events
- Reducing UTIs
- Hand hygiene
- Culture of care and quality
Additional Great Plains QIN Resources:
Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infection: Patient Tips
- Urinary Tract Infection: Provider Tips
- Catheter Inserted and Left in Bladder Quality Measure (LS) Tip Sheet
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Quality Measure (LS) Tip Sheet
Sepsis
Listen To our Podcast: Q-Tips For Your Ears!
May 2023 Focus 4 Health Series | Up Your Protection From Infections
Week One: Sepsis I Recording
Week Two: Pneumonia and Oral Care I Recording
Week Three: UTI’s I Recording
Week Four: Wound Infections I Recording