Why Not Antibiotics?

Taking antibiotics when they are not needed is like leaving the lights on all the time...

Overusing Antibiotics Can Cause Problems such as

Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea, including the kind due to C. difficile, an infection that can lead to severe symptoms
Rash or other allergic reactions
Harm your kidneys or other organs
Create bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics

When Are Antibiotics Not Needed?

When you have an infection that is caused by a virus (like a cold or the flu).
When you don't have an infection but instead have some other medical problem (such as anemia).
When bacteria are found in a urine culture from a sample you gave, but you don't have symptoms of infection. It's normal for many people to have bacteria in their urine without having an infection.

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Program on Aging, Disability, and Long-term Care University of NC at Chapel Hill

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documents needed for admission

Below are documents required for admission to a skilled nursing facility. Patient admission is dependent on the review and approval of the patient's clinical needs and financial approval.

DMA-6

Physician's Recommendation Concerning Nursing Facility Care. State required document. See below to download a printable copy.

PASRR Level 1

Preadmission Screening/ Resident Review. State required document. See below to download a printable copy.

Demographics/ Face Sheet

History and Physical

Medication Orders

Listing of all current medications with dosage and time signed by the physician.

Physician Orders

Order to admit patient to skilled nursing facility along with an order for any other services needed such as PT, OT, or Speech Therapy.