Appropriateness & Stewardship in Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASAB) Initiative

Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP)

Antimicrobial Stewardship has developed evidence-based tools to assist clinicians with optimizing urine testing and identification of urinary tract infections.

This is an interdisciplinary, province-wide project with goals to reduce inappropriate urine testing and antibiotic treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Spread the Word – promote the use of these tools in your practice

• Presentations:
  • Dr. Lynora Saxinger - Appropriateness of Care: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the Emergency Room
  • Optimizing Urinary Tract Infection Care in Continuing Care
• Print and post the Optimizing Urine Testing and Management awareness poster where clinicians can see it:
  • ”Symptom free pee: Let it be” Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults
• Use the background information and pocket card to supplement conversations with other healthcare professionals:
  • UTI & ASB: When to Test for Urine Infections Backgrounder
  • Urinary Infection Testing Pocket Card
• Use these clinical decision making tools:
  • Adult Algorithm: Evidence-based Criteria for Urinary Infection Testing - Adults
  • Pediatric Algorithm: Evidence-based Criteria for Urinary Tract Infection Testing (UTI) - Pediatrics
  • How to Interpret Laboratory Urine Tests:
    • Key Points Urine Test Results
• Information For Patients & Families:
  • Urine Testing and When to Treat a Urinary Tract Infection (MyHealth.Alberta.ca)
• For Long Term Care and Continuing Care:
  • Urinary Tract Infections in LTCF Checklist
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Long Term Care Facilities
  • Summary of the CPG on Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Long Term Care Facilities
• For more information, see:
  • The Appropriateness and Stewardship in Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Initiative - Frequently Asked Questions
• MyLearningLink course for AHS Staff and Physicians:
  • Log into MyLearningLink
  • Enroll under Courses and Registration, and search for: Appropriateness & Stewardship in Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Initiative

These resources are updated on a regular basis. Bookmark this page to ensure that you have the most current versions. View the ASAB bibliography.

Your feedback is welcome. Contact urinedxstewardship@ahs.ca with any comments or questions.

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.