Antibiotic Resistance and Stewardship

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Healthcare Facilities

• Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship (CDC)
  • Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
• Stewardship-Education.org
• Combating Antibiotic Resistance: Policies to Promote Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ Antibiotic Resistance Toolkit

Resources for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care

• Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes (CDC)
• Minnesota Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Toolkit for Long-term Care Facilities
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
• Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Reduction Coalition Long-Term Care Toolkit
• Rochester Patient Safety C. difficile Prevention Collaborative Long Term Care Facility Antimicrobial Stewardship
• CDC Antibiotic Resistance Resources
  • U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week Resources
  • Clean Hands Count Campaign
  • Information for Healthcare Professionals
  • Information for Patients

Viral Illness Prescription Pad

The document below is intended to satisfy patients infected with viral infections, by providing pain relief medications, and advice on how to handle their illness. Patient satisfaction is an integral part of medical practice and according to literature, physicians often prescribe antibiotics to satisfy their patients. This document can serve as a tool for physicians, while also helping patients feel satisfied by providing advice on how to handle conditions that do not require antibiotic prescription.

• Symptom Relief for Viral Illnesses - Form