What is your facility's protocol for managing UTI's?

I would be interested in finding out what protocol you have for managing UTI's in your facility. In our facility, it seems that whenever a resident is confused or is suspected of having a UTI (foul smelling urine, positive uristix test), a C&S is sent off and if it comes back positive, the resident is immediately put onto an antibiotic. I am questioning if this does not follow evidence based nursing practice and what parametres should be set up to ensure that residents are not being overtreated with antibiotic therapy.

I would be interested in finding out what protocol you have for managing UTI's in your facility. In our facility, it seems that whenever a resident is confused or is suspected of having a UTI (foul smelling urine, positive uristix test), a C&S is sent off and if it comes back positive, the resident is immediately put onto an antibiotic. I am questioning if this does not follow evidence based nursing practice and what parametres should be set up to ensure that residents are not being overtreated with antibiotic therapy.