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Antimicrobial stewardship in long term care facilities: evidence based interventions, implementation tools, and impact metrics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: While Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-mandated Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs are now in place across U.S. skilled nursing facilities, reported high rates of compliance may mask persistent gaps in clinical effectiveness. This review summarizes evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship interventions, their impact, and practical tools to support implementation. Resources from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, other frameworks, and proposed metrics are highlighted to guide effective stewardship in resource-variable nursing home settings.

Source: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.10255

Authors: Tristan T. Timbrook, Chelsea Campbell, Pamela Bailey

Institutions: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, University of Utah, South Carolina Department of Public Health, University of South Carolina

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,719