User guide to the Clinical Pathway for older people in aged care homes: suspected urinary tract infections

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This user guide relates to the 'Clinical Pathway for older people in aged care homes: suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs)'.

It is part of the Commission’s resource bundle to improve antibiotic use for urinary tract infections in aged care services.

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.

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Antimicrobial stewardship
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