Meeting
Abstract Number: 374
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Misdiagnosis of catheter associated asymptomatic bacteriuria as CAUTI leads to inappropriate use of antibiotics and related consequences, including medication side effects, antibiotic resistance, C. difficile infection, and potential financial penalties to hospitals. Purpose: To develop and implement an evidence-based pathway to improve evaluation of CAUTI in our academic health system. Description: Health system leadership […]