Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM

PALTmed calls on providers to stop using routine PCR urine tests for UTIs An expert panel convened has recommended against the routine use of PCR tests to diagnose urinary tract infections.

Excited to share this news article highlighting our recent publication! Check it out here: bit.ly/46a1tfU

A Need for a Time-Out: A Consensus Statement From the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) on the Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Urinary Tract Infections Identification and appropriate treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is challenging in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has emerged as a rap...

Thrilled to share that the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed)'s Consensus Statement on Urine PCR Testing is published! It was an honor to collaborate with my fellow Infection Advisory Subcommittee members on this vital work. Check it out here: www.jamda.com/article/S152...