This lecture discusses management of urinary tract infections and responsible use of antibiotics from an infectious diseases point of view. Also covered are situations in which the advanced practice provider (APP) should not use antibiotics and how these situations should be handled with patients (for example, what we should say to patients to explain WHY we should not use antibiotics). Lastly, the APP will be able to recognize when infectious diseases should be consulted to assist in management of these often complex patients.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/18/23.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:

Julie A. Starr, PhD, APRN – Consultant for The Prometheus Group

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Ann Stapleton, MD FACP, FIDSA – Consultant for GlaxoSmithKline

There are no other speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of NCPD does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this education activity, the learner will be able to discuss management of urinary tract infections and responsible use of antibiotics from an infectious diseases point of view.