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Table 1 Antibiotic use for suspected UTI in four homes and home characteristics (n=204 prescriptions)

From: Asymptomatic bacteriuria, antibiotic use, and suspected urinary tract infections in four nursing homes

Characteristics

Home A

Home B

Home C

Home D

(N=19)

(N= 63)

(N=41)

(N=104)

Antibiotic used for ASB

32%

45%

25%

58%

Urine studies performed

95%

71%

94%

97%

Lab results received prior to prescription (Rx)

84%

59%

64%

85%

Antibiotic Rx rate for Suspected UTI per 1000 resident days

2.79

3.32

2.05

2.77

No. of Beds

48

125

120

222

No. of Attending MDs

6

5

2

3

Residents Medical Director Attending

72%

36%

71%

52%

Ownership

For profit - Partnership

For profit - Individual

For profit - Corporation

Non profit—Church related