Antimicrobial stewardship

Adopt policies that support optimal infection control.
In facilities that provide treatment to patients, adopt policies that support appropriate antibiotic use.

Appropriate infection control practices help to prevent the infections that lead to sepsis.
Timely and appropriate use of antibiotics is an essential element of treating sepsis.
Implementing an antimicrobial stewardship program is essential to prevent the inappropriate use of antibiotics.

Core elements of antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes

This resource gives clear recommendations about how to establish and maintain an effective antibiotic stewardship program.

Antibiotic stewardship nursing home guide and toolkits

Access a comprehensive set of tools for nursing homes that are seeking to implement antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Antimicrobial stewardship

This article offers guidance to home health and hospice nurses about antimicrobial stewardship.

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Reducing the overuse of antibiotics for seniors

These tools and resources are available from the Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors.

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Sepsis in Post-Acute Care Toolkit