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Registration is OPEN for the NE Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit

Registration is OPEN!  Click here The call for posters is open as well! NE ASAP is accepting posters to be…

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AMDA Publishes ASP Policy Template for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings

Antibiotic use is common in long-term care facility (LTCF) with 70% of residents receiving at least one course of systemic…

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CDC Designates November 13-19, 2017 Antibiotic Awareness Week

CDC has designated November 13-19, 2017 as Antibiotic Awareness Week.  Formerly known as Get Smart About Antibiotic Week, the goal…

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Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Drug Events in Hospitalized Patients

Antibiotics are life-saving medications that make modern medical care such as surgical procedures, organ transplantations, cancer chemotherapy possible.  Unfortunately, their…

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Report Shows Drop in Antibiotic Prescription Fill Rates

A report published by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, in partnership with HealthCore and Blue Health Intelligence, indicates a…

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Web-Based Education Improves Awareness of Nurses on Antimicrobial Stewardship in LTCF

Nurses are a pivotal part of antimicrobial stewardship (AS) in all healthcare settings including long-term care facilities (LTCF).  Providing AS…

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New CDC Report Highlights the State of Antibiotic Use in the US

On July 27th, CDC published a new report entitled Antibiotic Use in the United States, 2017: Progress and Opportunities.  This…

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Think Fungus: Fungal Disease Awareness Week

With a recent surge in the number of Candida auris infections, the CDC has designated 8/14/17-8/18/17 Fungal Infection Awareness Week.  CDC…

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Cephalexin With or Without TMP-SMX Showed Similar Efficacy for Uncomplicated Cellulitis

The Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends use of antimicrobial agent active only against streptococci (e.g., cephalexin) for management of…

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Pharmacist-Driven Intervention Improves Care of Patients with S aureus Bacteremia

Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is associated significant morbidity and mortality.  Previous studies have shown Infectious Diseases (ID) consultation for patients with SAB optimizes care and…

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