The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) delta wave: Refocusing effort and remaining resilient in the face of evolving infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship challenges.
Michael P StevensJacob W PierceRachel PryorMichelle E DollGonzalo M BearmanPublished in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2021)
Challenges for infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship programs have arisen with the fourth wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, fueled by the delta variant. These challenges include breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals, decisions to re-escalate infection prevention measures, critical medication shortages, and provider burnout. Various strategies are needed to meet these challenges.