A quality assurance program for the evaluation of antimicrobic treatment of urinary tract infections

In the course of a quality assurance (QA) activity on the use of antimicrobics the authors set out to assess the management of urinary tract infection (UTI) in 76 patients. From culture data they noted an excellent or correct use in 78% of the patients, but a misuse in 22%. A committee was organized, with representatives of all departments, which set out criteria for the correct treatment of UTI. Using these criteria, the medical records were retrospectively assessed and the results are described. The protocol will be communicated to all involved, and then a reassessment will be made, to evaluate change in behaviour.