Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections in older adults and as many as one-third of reported sepsis cases are caused by UTIs. The three modules in this series are appropriate for direct care staff in all health care settings. They cover a variety of topics, such as the definition and signs and symptoms of a UTI, a description of the urinary tract, risk factors that lead to the development of a UTI, the importance of prevention, the complications that may occur if a UTI is untreated and the importance of change of condition notification.
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Urinary Tract Infections: The Basics
After watching the video, Urinary Tract Infections: The Basics, take the quiz to test your knowledge.
Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention
After watching the video, Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention, take the quiz to test your knowledge.
Urinary Tract Infections: Early Recognition
After watching the video, Urinary Tract Infections: Early Recognition, take the quiz to test your knowledge.
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