Innovations in Diagnostic Stewardship: A Focus on Bacteriruria & Bacterisputia

19/10/2021 34 min
Innovations in Diagnostic Stewardship: A Focus on Bacteriruria & Bacterisputia

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Episode Synopsis

Overview:
In episode three of the four-part stewardship series, our moderator, Dr. Jessica Howard-Anderson speaks with Dr. Sonali Advani and Dr. Owen Albin. This podcast compares and contrasts diagnostic stewardship strategies and interventions related to both urinary and respiratory tract culturing practices. Our speakers also discuss why diagnostic stewardship is needed in these areas and how improving ordering practices can also improve antimicrobial prescribing.

Speakers:
Sonali Advani, MD, MPH
Owen Albin, MD
Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD, MSc (moderator)