Diagnosis and Treatment

This part of the PI Tool Kit focuses on appropriate antibiotic utilization for infections that are commonly presented in hospitals and where antimicrobial resistance has become an issue, including:

  • Pneumonia: community-acquired pneumonia and healthcare-associated pneumonia.
  • Skin and soft tissue infections.
  • Urinary tract infections.
  • Respiratory tract infections.
  • Otitis media.

In each section below, you will find information and resources designed to help you assess your own clinical practice in relation to the evidence-based recommendations, update your knowledge on these topics, and improve your clinical practice as related to appropriate antibiotic utilization and reducing antimicrobial resistance