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Nurses are part of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team

Nurses are part of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team

Active engagement of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities is long-overdue. We can all appreciate the nursing presence in management of antimicrobials in different clinical settings, however there is little to no evidence that supports nurses as antimicrobial stewards. This is partly due to barriers, and knowledge gaps that currently exist in nursing practice. We have created nursing resources to help address some of the knowledge gaps that currently exist.

Active engagement of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities is long-overdue. We can all appreciate the nursing presence in management of antimicrobials in different clinical settings, however there is little to no evidence that supports nurses as antimicrobial stewards. This is partly due to barriers, and knowledge gaps that currently exist in nursing practice. We have created nursing resources to help address some of the knowledge gaps that currently exist.

Extended Infusion Beta-lactams

Patients can have better outcomes when receiving longer infusions of antimicrobials like piperacillin/tazobactam and meropenem.

What you need to do

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Nurses

Why we're changing things, and what you need to know

Prescribers

How to order extended infusion piperacillin/tazobactam and why it's important

Pharmacists

How to ensure the duration of piperacillin/tazobactam and meropenem are appropriate

I'm interested in learning more...

Get in touch at antimicrobial.stewardship@sinaihealth.ca

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