In-depth assessment of critical access hospital stewardship program adherence to the CDC Core Elements in Iowa and Nebraska

Jonathan H. Ryder, Jenna Preusker, Andrew B. Watkins, Jeremy Tigh, Danny Schroeder, Muhammad Salman Ashraf, Trevor C. Van Schooneveld

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Abstract

In 21 antimicrobial stewardship programs in critical-access hospitals in Nebraska and Iowa that self-reported nonadherence to a CDC Core Element or Elements, in-depth program assessment and feedback revealed that accountability and education most needed improvement. Recommendations included providing physician and pharmacist training, tracking interventions, and providing education. Program barriers included lack of time and/or personnel and antimicrobial stewardship and/or infectious diseases expertise.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)123-126
Number of pages4
JournalInfection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Volume45
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 3 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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