This free interactive online learning module explores the diagnostic approach to managing urinary tract infections in residential aged care facility residents to reduce antibiotic resistance. You’ll learn when it’s appropriate to test, treat and review patients with suspected urinary tract infections. You’ll meet Mrs Jane Anderson, a 79-year-old woman recently admitted to an aged care facility who appears confused but with no urinary symptoms. We’ll take you through likely clinical scenario’s to determine the most appropriate management options. This module aims to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence in managing UTIs and is suitable for nurses and health professionals working in aged care.

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Target audience: Nurses, Pharmacists and other health professionals working in aged care

Cost: Free

CPD points: This is a self-reported activity.


Enrolment

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Previous enrolments

You may continue version 1 of the course if:

  • you partially completed the course and wish to finish it without starting from scratch.
  • you completed the course previously and need to reprint your Certificate of Completion.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this case study, you should be able to:

  • Determine when urine testing is appropriate and select suitable sampling methods for people living in aged care homes
  • Identify when a urine culture result indicates a possible UTI
  • Identify differential diagnoses and use the decision tree from Therapeutic Guidelines to assess UTIs in people living in aged care homes
  • Identify modifiable risk factors for UTIs and implement strategies to reduce their impact in residential aged care homes
  • Recognise when empirical antibiotic treatment is required and the risks of inappropriate prescribing
  • Recognise the importance of catheter management to prevent UTIs and reduce antimicrobial resistance.
 

CPD points

Continuing professional development

 

Self-directed CPD

It is recommended that 1 CPD hour be recorded for the purposes of self-directed CPD.

 

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