Welcome to the Antimicrobial Advocate Newsletter Archive.

Here you can find past newsletters on topics applicable to antimicrobial stewardship.

The content of this newsletter reflects information and guidance available at the time of publication. Readers are encouraged to consult current resources or official guidance for the most up-to-date information.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out us at (402)552-2881 or nebraskaasap@nebraskamed.com.

2025

The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 10

Highlights from this issue: The DOTS Trial – Dalbavancin for Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, PALTmed COVID-19 Vaccine Statement for Post-Acute and LTC, IDSA COVID-19 Treatment Guidance

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 9

In this issue you’ll find: Recent updates in Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB) literature, VA study of outpatient ASB treatment, and Management of ASB in Kidney Transplant Recipients

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 8

Highlights from this issue include: Review of Oral Cephalosporins for common outpatient infections, Hitting pause on PCR: Rethinking UTI testing in Long-Term Care, September is Sepsis Awareness Month

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 7

Highlights from this issue include IDSA Complicated UTI Guidelines, Bicillin L-A recall, APIC Safe Injection Practices, and Educational Opportunities

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 6

Highlights from this issue include 2025 NE Stewardship Updates for hospitals and long-term care, NE Antimicrobial Resistance updates, Diagnostic stewardship and Stewardship in immunocompromised patients

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 5

Highlights from this issue include 2025 NE Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit, 2025 Update: Review of Antibiotic Safety in Pregnancy, and Project Firstline graphics for Long-term Care

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 4

Highlights from this issue include SIS – Intra-abdominal infection guidance from SIDP, Invasive Group A Streptococcus, and Revisiting Diagnostics – ESR and CRP

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 3

Highlights from this issue include Summit Registration information, Pneumococcal Vaccine Review, a link to PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor, and 2025 NHSN AUR Module Updates

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 2

Highlights from this issue include NHSN Annual Survey information, a Clinical Study Review of Acute Cough in Outpatients, and a quick reference link for Antiinfectives

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 2, Issue 1

This issue features Nebraska ASAP 2024 Year in Review and Penicillin Allergy Management and outcomes from a BALANCE Trial on Antibiotic Treatment for Bloodstream Infections

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2024

The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issues 11 & 12

In this months issue, you’ll find: Resources shared during USAAW, 2024 Summit Videos, and HAI Progress Report

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 10

In this issue you’ll find USAAW activities and educational opportunities, and Nebraska’s ranking in national averages for prescribing antibiotics

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 9

Highlights include New Antibiotic Use Database for Nebraska LTCF, Sepsis Resources, and Multi-Drug-Resistant Organism Cheat Sheet for IP’s

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 8

This month’s issue features Important updates for NHSN AUR Reporting, Antibiotic Spectrum and Coverage printable chart

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 7

In this issue, download and share a fact sheet outlining antimicrobial resistance threats in the US, IDSA guidance on treatment of Antimicrobial Resistant Gram-Negative Infections, and Shortage Alert – BD BACTEC Blood Culture Media Bottles

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 6

In this months issue, you’ll find downloading immunization records to your smartphone, CDC Free resources for appropriate antibiotic use and c diff for patients and healthcare professionals, and why should sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) be used with caution in patients with renal impairment or those on dialysis

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 5

Get information about HRQ Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Training Program information, annual ASAP Summit reminder, and clarifying penicillin allergies without access to penicillin skin testing, and consultant pharmacist training to promote and support antibiotic stewardship for LTC

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 4

In this issue, you’ll find recent Health Alerts, ASP Supplement Support, and shorter antibiotic therapy for AECOPD

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 3

In this issue, you’ll find new ASAP guidance document for Long-Term Care facilities, antibiotic prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections in LTC, and shortening hospital stays with The SABATO Trial

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 2

Highlights include NHSN AUR module facility reimbursement opportunity, ACIP updates on vaccine recommendations, and “why question a quinolone?”

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The Antimicrobial Advocate, Volume 1, Issue 1

This first edition of the new Antimicrobial Advocate features things to look forward to in coming newsletters, what NE ASAP can assist with, and meet the team!

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