Implementation of core elements of antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes-National Healthcare Safety Network, 2016-2018.

Katryna A Gouin Sarah KabbaniAngela AnttilaJosephine MakElisabeth MungaiTi Tanissha McCrayJeneita BellLauri A HicksNimalie D Stone

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (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.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
acute care
primary care
public health
adverse drug
transcription factor
electronic health record