ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP
What is Antimicrobial Stewardship
For a quick understanding of Antimicrobial Stewardship, where it began, and why it's important, read more...
Why Sterisis?
Take a deeper dive into the background of Sterisis and what makes it a unique approach to effective Antimicrobial Stewardship. Read more...
CASE STUDY
Comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control Program Reduces Infections, Unnecessary Prescriptions at Leading Long-Term Care Facility
Learn how a leading long-term care facility in Arkansas used quarterly and systemic respiratory testing facility-wide to drastically reduce the number of respiratory infection cases, control the spread of infectious disease, and reduce the number of unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics among its resident population. Read more...
Federal Guidelines
F880 Compliance
Testing Practices
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Test All Residents for Influenza If Two or More Are Positive (CDC)
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CDC training video and related Safe Injection Practices Campaign materials
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Infection Prevention during Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration
Education & Research
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Nearly half of Medicaid patients’ antibiotics prescribed with ‘no clear rationale’
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Asymptomatic Shedding of Respiratory Virus among an Ambulatory Population across Seasons
Respiratory Hygiene
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PCR Detection of Respiratory Pathogens in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Adults
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Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings
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National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN): Tracking Infections in LongTerm Care Facilities
Hand Hygiene
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Examples of Hand Hygiene Auditing Tools: Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Overcoming the Challenges