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Management, policies and procedures around urinary tract infections [UTI].
Management, policies and procedures around urinary tract infections [UTI].
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Policy
The early detection of Urinary Tract Infections [UTI] in order to minimise the discomfort and complications often experienced with this condition.
Suspected UTI procedure
Collect Urine sample and dipstick. If there is evidence of increase leukocytes, protein (CHON, Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen), or blood, collect MSU and send to the laboratory for further analysis.
Make sure staff are aware of the preventative measures and that these are being practiced in order to minimise the occurrence of UTIs
Adequate fluid levels are maintianed in all residents (2 litres a day unless otherwise contraindicated.
Good hygiene practices by the resident. Staff to remind the resident to wash their hands and to practice the right "wiping techniques".
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Residents at risk of chronic UTI are monitored by staff. Cranberry juice or capsules to be discussed with GP, residents/relatives. Prophylactic AB if indicated. GP decision.
Positive results
Senior staff are to ensure positive results are fowarded to the GP so as to commence antibiotic treatment, if indicated, as soon as possible.
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Infection control
A graph of micro organisms with statistics of infections should have recorded how many residents, if any, have had UTI's within the past month down.
One week after the resident has had the UTI, a UTI questionnaire form should be filled out and taken to the GP along with the resident.