Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
551.3
hospital admissions for urinary tract infections per 100,000 adults
(2016)
Target:
496.2
per 100,000
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
551.3
hospital admissions for urinary tract infections per 100,000 adults aged 65 years and over occurred in 2016
Reduce the rate of hospital admissions for urinary tract infections among older adults
Data Sources: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project - National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample (HCUP-NIS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); Population Estimates, Census
Summary
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in older adults, and serious cases need treatment in the hospital. When they’re not treated early, UTIs can lead to kidney failure and even death. Teaching older adults about managing bladder problems and drinking enough fluids can help prevent UTIs — and early treatment can keep UTIs from getting serious enough that they require hospitalization.
Workgroup: Older Adults Workgroup
