Antibiotic resistance and development of antibiotic stewardship programs are ongoing issues for healthcare providers. The annual “Get Smart about Antibiotics Week” developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other partners highlights events, educational resources, and a spotlight for organizations to coordinate strategies around stewardship programs and the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Press Release […]
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Antibiotic-Preserving Strategies Must Be Implemented to Battle Resistance
May 6, 2016Category: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Stewardship, Hospital, Hospital Acquired Infections, MRSA, Surgical Site Infections
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Controlling Inappropriate Antibiotic Use Across Settings Provides for Better Patient Outcomes
September 8, 2015The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) supports all of the nation’s healthcare providers across the spectrum of healthcare stepping up coordinated efforts to curb improper use of antibiotics by practicing antibiotic stewardship. A new Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) spotlights the issue of healthcare […]
Category: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Stewardship, Healthcare Professionals, Hospital, Infection Prevention, Nursing
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