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Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Overview of the Guide
The Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide provides toolkits to help nursing homes optimize their use of antibiotics.
Browse Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkits
Toolkits on four topic areas are available.
Implement, Monitor, and Sustain a Program
Two toolkits help nursing homes start and maintain antimicrobial stewardship programs.
Determine Whether To Treat >
Determine Whether To Treat
Three toolkits provide guidance on the decision to treat a potential infection.
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Choose the Right Antibiotic >
Choose the Right Antibiotic
Three toolkits describe how to work with a lab and use an antibiogram.
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Engage Residents and Family >
Engage Residents and Family
This toolkit helps residents and family members participate in residents' care.
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About the Guide
How to use this guide and why antimicrobial stewardship is important for nursing homes.
Choosing the Right Toolkit
Toolkits
The toolkits cover a variety of interventions that nursing homes can use to improve antibiotic use.
Implement, Monitor, and Sustain an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Determine Whether It Is Necessary To Treat a Potential Infection With Antibiotics
Help Prescribing Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic
Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members
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