Implementation of the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes Enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network

Implementation of the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes Enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network

In 2016, 42% of nursing homes enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network reported meeting all 7 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship. Bivariate analyses suggested that implementation of all core elements differed by ownership type a...

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Published in:Clinical infectious diseases Vol. 69; no. 7; pp. 1235 - 1238
Main Authors: Palms, Danielle L, Kabbani, Sarah, Bell, Jeneita M, Anttila, Angela, Hicks, Lauri A, Stone, Nimalie D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 13-09-2019
Subjects:
nursing home
antibiotic stewardship
surveillance
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Summary:In 2016, 42% of nursing homes enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network reported meeting all 7 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship. Bivariate analyses suggested that implementation of all core elements differed by ownership type and amount of infection prevention staff hours.
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ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciz102