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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.
As the most accessible healthcare professionals, pharmacists encounter questions about infectious diseases, symptom management, and antimicrobials frequently. Pharmacists also review nearly every prescription for antimicrobials before patients begin receiving therapy. We all have a role to play in ensuring optimal antimicrobial usage. It starts with knowledge. See the links below for information and tools to help you become an antimicrobial steward.
Educational Resources
Decision aids, references, and other information
Communication Tools
Scripts, fax templates, and more
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