Antimicrobial Stewardship in Rhode Island Long-Term Care Facilities: Current Standings and Future Opportunities

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2016 Aug;37(8):979-982. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.99. Epub 2016 May 17.

Abstract

Our survey of antimicrobial stewardship practices among Rhode Island long-term care facilities demonstrated opportunities to develop formal programs. Results suggest infection preventionists are largely responsible for ensuring appropriate antibiotic use in long-term care facilities and there is a need for increased interdisciplinary access to individuals with antimicrobial stewardship expertise. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:979-982.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Health Facilities
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Nursing Homes*
  • Rhode Island

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents