To Dip or Not to Dip - huddle tool A3 poster
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This huddle tool poster provides guidance on appropriate use of urine dipstick tests in older adults. It explains that asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common and not harmful, but that unnecessary antibiotic treatment can be. It suggests confirming urinary tract infections (UTIs) through clinical symptoms rather than dipstick results.
This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.
To Dip or Not to Dip - huddle tool A3 poster (PDF 393.96 KB)
Standard
5: Clinical Care
4: The Environment
Outcomes
5.2: Preventing and controlling infections in delivering clinical care services
4.2: Infection prevention and control
