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SNF Infections

SNF Infections. 8/21/12. Nursing Home Facts. 2.5 Million American’s in SNF 5% of American’s over 65 are in SNFs 43% of American’s turning 65 will eventually be admitted to SNF in there lifetime. SNF Infections. Nosocomial Infections are comparable to the hospital

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SNF Infections

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  1. SNF Infections 8/21/12

  2. Nursing Home Facts • 2.5 Million American’s in SNF • 5% of American’s over 65 are in SNFs • 43% of American’s turning 65 will eventually be admitted to SNF in there lifetime.

  3. SNF Infections • Nosocomial Infections are comparable to the hospital • Rates from 2.6-14/1000 patient days • Infections related to 63% of SNF deaths • 25-50% of Transfers from hospitals have infections • Most residents in SNF have one serious infection yearly

  4. SNF Infections • Antibiotic resistance is increasing • Nearly 50% of antibiotics may be inappropriate • Chance of needing antibiotics with one year in SNF, 50%

  5. SNF Infections • Most common infection is UTI • Emerging infections • Candida Sepsis • C. Diff.

  6. SNF Infections • Recently the CDC did a presentation on UTI for Alaska • Here are the highlights

  7. CDC Recommendations for UTIs • PreventingCAUTInfectionsInHealthcare.pdf

  8. SNF Infections • Questions

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