1. West Essex Frailty Pathway: UTI
NB Asymptomatic bacteruria in older people is common . Do not routinely perform dipsticks on asymptomatic patients or
based on urine appearance / smell with no
symptoms
**For catheterised patients only send CSU
for culture if clinical signs /symptoms of suspected UTI are present or sepsis with no alternative identifiable source
Follow diagnosis and management of suspected UTI in older people as per West Essex CCG guidance pathway
Review response to treatment with oral antibiotics as per local policy guidance
Failure to improve or evidence of mild deterioration /mild delirium/reducing mobility or inability to complete oral therapy or resistant bacteria is only responsive to IV medication or social factors complicating management at home.
YES NO
Use EWS News Score to assess severity
Are red flag symptoms present?
Signs of overwhelming sepsis?
Significant hypotension?
Severe persistent drowsiness?
Review and assess for clinical improvement . Complete course of oral therapy
YES NO
NEWS Score ≥ 5
RR Tachycardia SBP <90.
Admission to acute hospital
NEWS Score 1-4
Consider urgent assessment via RAC or admission for step up care in community beds for multidisciplinary assessment, consideration for IV antibiotics and or rehabilitation
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