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The Core elements of antibiotic stewardship for nursing homes
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Description:Improving the use of antibiotics in healthcare to protect patients and reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance is a national priority.1 Antibiotic stewardship refers to a set of commitments and actions designed to “optimize the treatment of infections while reducing the adverse events associated with antibiotic use.”2 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all acute care hospitals implement an antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) and outlined the seven core elements which are necessary for implementing successful ASPs.2 CDC also recommends that all nursing homes take steps to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and reduce inappropriate use.
Suggested citation: CDC. The Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes. Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2015. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/index.html
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