Implementation of core elements of antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes—National Healthcare Safety Network, 2016–2018
27 May 2021
Nursing homes reported substantial progress in antibiotic stewardship implementation from 2016 to 2018. Improvements in access to drug expertise, education, and reporting antibiotic use may reflect increased stewardship awareness and resource use among nursing home providers under new regulatory requirements. Nursing home stewardship programs may benefit from increased IPC staff hours.
Further reading: Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Author(s): Katryna A. Gouin et al
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