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Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide

Areas of Interest

Nursing Home Patient Having a Discussion with a Doctor

Determine Whether To Treat

Three toolkits provide guidance on the decision to treat a potential infection.

A pile of antibiotic capsules are spilling out a prescription bottle.

Choose the Right Antibiotic

Three toolkits describe how to work with a lab and use an antibiogram.

A Nursing Home clinician laughing with a male and a female patient

Engage Residents and Family

This toolkit helps residents and family members participate in residents' care.