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