Preventing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Improving Hydration

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 Older Persons Care Homes
(Face to Face/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)
Tuesday 9th July 2024 2.00-3.00pm	Albert Lodge, Training Room 4, Victoria Central Health Centre, Mill Lane, Wallasey, CH44 5UF	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uti-improvementto-dip-or-not-to-dip-training-for-older-persons-care-homes-tickets-938454652127	Join the meeting now
Tuesday 19th November 2024 2.00-3.00pm	Albert Lodge, Training Room 4, Victoria Central Health Centre, Mill Lane, Wallasey, CH44 5UF	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uti-improvementto-dip-or-not-to-dip-training-for-older-persons-care-homes-tickets-939531482957	Join the meeting now
Tuesday 28th January 2025 2.00-3.00pm	Albert Lodge, Training Room 4, Victoria Central Health Centre, Mill Lane, Wallasey, CH44 5UF	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uti-improvementto-dip-or-not-to-dip-training-for-older-persons-care-homes-tickets-939535444807	Join the meeting now

UTI Improvement/To Dip or Not to Dip Training for Older Persons Care Homes
(Online accessible training 30 minutes):

It is helpful to download the UTI infection assessment tool and the Hydration Risk Assessment Tool from the ‘Resources for staff’ section below as both the video and training presentation will guide you through scenarios on how to complete the assessments.