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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedHeath B, Bernhardt J, Michalski TJ
Results of a Veterans Affairs employee education program on antimicrobial stewardship for older adults.
The authors described a course in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Employee Education System designed to engage nursing staff working in VA long-term care facilities as partners in antimicrobial stewardship. They found that the course addressed an important knowledge gap and recommended engaging nursing staff in advancing antimicrobial stewardship, particularly in the long-term care setting.
AHRQ-funded; HS023866.
Citation: Heath B, Bernhardt J, Michalski TJ .
Results of a Veterans Affairs employee education program on antimicrobial stewardship for older adults.
Am J Infect Control 2016 Mar;44(3):349-51. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.09.026.
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Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Provider: Health Personnel, Prevention, Training