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. 2024 Jan;45(1):123-126.
doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.179. Epub 2023 Aug 3.

In-depth assessment of critical access hospital stewardship program adherence to the CDC Core Elements in Iowa and Nebraska

Jonathan H Ryder  1 , Jenna Preusker  2   3 , Andrew B Watkins  4 , Jeremy Tigh  2 , Danny Schroeder  2 , Muhammad Salman Ashraf  1   3 , Trevor C Van Schooneveld  1
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In-depth assessment of critical access hospital stewardship program adherence to the CDC Core Elements in Iowa and Nebraska

Jonathan H Ryder et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Jan.

Abstract

In 21 antimicrobial stewardship programs in critical-access hospitals in Nebraska and Iowa that self-reported nonadherence to a CDC Core Element or Elements, in-depth program assessment and feedback revealed that accountability and education most needed improvement. Recommendations included providing physician and pharmacist training, tracking interventions, and providing education. Program barriers included lack of time and/or personnel and antimicrobial stewardship and/or infectious diseases expertise.

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