Evaluating and prioritizing antimicrobial stewardship programs for nursing homes: A modified Delphi panel.

Shaul Z KrugerSusan E BronskillLianne JeffsMarilyn SteinbergAndrew M MorrisChaim M Bell

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

Nursing home providers should consider 6 key interventions for ASPs. Such interventions may be feasible for nursing home settings and impactful for improving antibiotic use; however, scientific merit supporting each is variable. A multifaceted approach may be necessary for long-term improvement but difficult to implement.

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