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.
Deborah Somanader, BSc, BHS, MSc
Research Coordinator
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Sinai Health System/University Health Network
deborah.somanader@sinaihealth.ca
T: 416-586-4800 x 7742
Deborah received an Honours Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Health Studies degree at York University. She later completed a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Health Science, where she focused and published on the quality of cardiac rehabilitation programs in the Greater Toronto Area.
Following graduation, Deborah worked at the Centre of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety at Sunnybrook Health Sciences, where she first gained experience in the area of Antimicrobial Stewardship.
Deborah has coordinated and contributed to multiple projects in academic, government, and hospital settings. Her research interests include health services quality, health policy, and program evaluation.