Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) Infections: Colonized vs. Active

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a major concern for the nursing home population, who are at risk for developing severe infections. In today’s episode, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm discusses: 

• The difference between colonization and active infection, and how this distinction should guide antibiotic prescribing
• Clinical criteria that provide guidelines to determine what antibiotics are appropriate
• Tools to guide assessment, aid communication, and determine best action

Related links: 

• Watch a Video Recording of This Episode
• Download Presentation Slides
• Choosing Wisely: Fifteen Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
• AHRQ's Suspected UTI SBAR toolkit

Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia 

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