A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urinary tract infections cause a significant burden of infections in our older people and a high rate of hospital admissions. This can be improved by implementing some relatively simple measures.
Urine dipping (urinalysis) should not be undertaken in those aged over 65 years and those with a urinary catheter (see Dipstick poster )
UTI Improvement/To Dip or Not to Dip Training Dates for General Practice
(MS Teams):
| Date & Time | Venue | Eventbrite Booking (delegates must book using this link to attend face to face) | MS Teams Link (does not require advance booking) |
| Wednesday 4th September 2024 12.00 – 1.00pm | MS Teams | Join the meeting now | |
| Further dates to be announced shortly |
UTI Improvement/To Dip or Not to Dip Training Dates for General Practice
(Online accessible training 30 minutes):
UTI Prevention Training Presentation
Please also remember to complete the evaluation survey below following viewing (or attending) the training:
Additional resources:
- UTI Infection Assessment Tool for care homes
- UTI / Infection Assessment tool for over 65 years for community setting
- To dip or not to dip – patient and relative leaflet
- How to take a urine sample for patients
- Why staying hydrated is important in avoiding infections
- Hydration information leaflet
- Keep hydrated poster
- Avoiding infections with urinary incontinence
- Think Kidney – AKI Home – Acute Kidney Injury
- Overview Urinary tract infection (lower):antimicrobial prescribing guidance NICE
Page last reviewed: 27/08/2024