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Management of Suspected Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in people over the Age of 65 in Care Home or Care at Home Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This page is specifically for staff guidance and education to support the management of suspected urinary tract infections in people over the age of 65 who live at home or in a care home setting<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For anyone out with this group NHS Inform<\/a> has general advice and information for adults who may have a urinary infection. This includes a self help guide as well as when to speak to a GP or Pharmacist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A variety of education is available: it is recommended that you work through the levels and resources as you and your staff require.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Level 1
Care Pathway for People Living in Care Homes with Suspected Urinary Tract Infection
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It is recommended that everyone watches this 15 minute Video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be watched on a computer or mobile device, including a phone. Feel free to stop and start and take notes if it helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION COVERED:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The function of the urinary tract<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a urinary tract infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common signs and symptoms of UTI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rationale why urine does to need to be routinely dipped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management of suspected UTI<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To Dip or Not to Dip Training Animation:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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