AHS is committed to Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship. The Appropriateness & Stewardship in Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASAB) Initiative has developed evidence-based tools to assist clinicians with optimizing urine testing and identification of urinary tract infections in order to only use antibiotics when necessary.
This interdisciplinary, province-wide project aims to reduce inappropriate urine testing and antibiotic treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria.
Stewardship is everyone’s responsibility - Spread the Word by promoting the use of these resources in your practice
Your feedback is welcome. Contact urinedxstewardship@ahs.ca with any comments or questions.
Presentations
Background Information
Posters
Slides
How to Interpret Laboratory Urine Tests
Information For Patients & Families
MyLearningLink course for AHS Staff and Physicians:
Bibliography
A collection of the primary literature and links to organizations supporting ASAB
If you are interested in implementing these materials in your practice, we are happy to help. Contact urinedxstewardship@ahs.ca.
Have questions or feedback about antimicrobial stewardship in general? Contact ahs.antimicrobialstewardship@ahs.ca.
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