Educational Resources

UTI Prevention & Urine Culturing Stewardship

• UTI Program, Public Health Ontario resources - https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/health-topics/antimicrobial-stewardship/uti-program 

• UTI info sheet - UTI for Patients and Families

• The Culture of Culturing - The Importance of Knowing When To Order Urine Cultures AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI - https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/when-to-order/cultures-slides.html 

• Grandvue UTI Algorithm

• Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes Algorithm

Applying Informatics in Long-Term Care

• Application of Informatics in Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Programs

• IP Program Graph Templates IPRAT

Antibiotic Stewardship

• Antibiotic Stewardship Infographic

• Obtaining Urine Testing in Older Adults with Delirium

• Antimicrobial Line Listing

• Antibiotic Time Out: SBAR Communication Tool Template 

• Urine Culture Sign and Symptom Reminder flyer

• Asymptomatic Bacteriuria for Nurses infographic

• Promote Hydration: Weekly intake recording from AMMI

• Letter to residents/families from AMMI 

Best Practices

• "Best Practices & Good Ideas: A Handbook for Infection Control in Nursing Homes" from the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/cd/infection-control-nursing-homes.pdf

National Health Safety Network (NHSN) 

• Infection Surveillance in LTC - Infection Surveillance in Long-Term Care: A National Perspective (cdc.gov)

• Long-Term Care Facilities NHSN Component (includes enrollment information) - Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Component | NHSN | CDC

Treatment Guidelines

• Common UTI Myths & Misconceptions in Nursing Homes

• UTI treatment guideline pocket card by HMS  

• UTI assessment guideline for elderly patients with altered mental status 

• AHRQ 4 Things You Should Know About Urine Cultures 

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Program "Causes of Delirium and Mental Status Change" from Public Health Ontario 

CAUTI Prevention

• 7 things you should know about urinary leg bags

• C.A.U.T.I. infographic to prevent CAUTI

CMS Survey Pathways

• Infection Control & Immunization Regulatory Pathway

• Incontinence, Urinary Catheters & Urinary Infection Prevention Pathway

PICCs

• Link to Michigan MAGIC on Peripherally-Inserted Central Catheter Care & Maintenance

• Please view "PICCs in SNFs" video found on "Educational Modules" tab (Oct 28, 2018)

CDC "Clean Hands Count" Campaign Materials

• CDC C. diff infographic

• Brochure for patients & visitors 

• Brochure for healthcare workers 

• Poster for patients & visitors 

• Poster for healthcare workers 

AHRQ Toolkits

• Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals 

• Reducing CAUTI and other HAIs in Nursing Homes