• R I Med J (2013) · Jun 2018

    Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care Facilities.

    • Rebecca Reece, Patricia Chace, and Stacey Ranucci.
    • Assistant Professor, Alpert Medical School, Division of Infectious Disease; Medical Consultant, RI Department of Health, Chair of the RI Antimicrobial Stewardship and Environmental Cleaning Task Force.
    • R I Med J (2013). 2018 Jun 1; 101 (5): 42-44.

    AbstractAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS) has become a major component of patient safety across all healthcare settings. The risk of Clostridium difficile, increasing antibiotic-resistant organisms, and potential adverse events from antibiotic misuse have led to the demand for AMS programs in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). LTCFs face several unique barriers in implementing antibiotic stewardship; however, with a change in culture through leadership, education, and accountability to the whole team these barriers can be overcome.

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