In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for antibiotics and antimicrobials.
Articles:
Antimicrobial Resistance: Stewardship and Strategies for Conquering a Global Threat
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/antimicrobial-resistance-stewardship-and-strategies-conquering-global
Infection Prevention Buy-In is Essential to Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/stewardship/infection-prevention-buy-essential-antibiotic-stewardship-efforts
News & Studies:
Researchers Develop Checklist for Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/researchers-develop-checklist-hospital-antimicrobial-stewardship-programs
Survey Finds Americans are Concerned About Antibiotic Resistance Public Health Threat
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/survey-finds-americans-are-concerned-about-antibiotic-resistance-public
ESCMID Defines Generic Competencies in Antimicrobial Prescribing and Stewardship
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/stewardship/escmid-defines-generic-competencies-antimicrobial-prescribing-and-stewardship
Survey Finds Families Share Leftover Antibiotics
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/survey-finds-families-share-leftover-antibiotics
U.S. Challenges World to Intensify Global Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/us-challenges-world-intensify-global-fight-against-antibiotic-resistance
FDA Announces Strategic Approach for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/fda-announces-strategic-approach-combating-antimicrobial-resistance
ARMADA Launches Global Attack on Antibiotic Resistance
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/armada-launches-global-attack-antibiotic-resistance
Countries Step Up to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/countries-step-tackle-antimicrobial-resistance
Nurses are the Missing Link in Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategy
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/nurses-are-missing-link-antimicrobial-stewardship-strategy
Providers' Preferences May be Helpful in Reducing Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/providers-preferences-may-be-helpful-reducing-inappropriate-antibiotic
Pathogens With Unusual Antibiotic Resistance Widespread in U.S.
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/pathogens-unusual-antibiotic-resistance-widespread-us
Organizations Update Antibiotic Stewardship Position Paper
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/antibiotics-antimicrobials/organizations-update-antibiotic-stewardship-position-paper
Report Makes the Case for ID Physician Leadership in Cutting Unnecessary Antimicrobial Use
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/stewardship/report-makes-case-id-physician-leadership-cutting-unnecessary-antimicrobial-use
Dear Helpdesk: Working in a Toxic Health Care Environment
March 28th 2024Dear Helpdesk is your steadfast companion, offering life coaching and workplace advice from 2 seasoned IPs for some of your most challenging real-life situations. Let us help you navigate the intersection between work and life, guiding you to navigate the dynamic world of infection prevention with confidence and grace. This article is on handling a toxic health care environment.
Product Locator: Spring and Early Mother's Day Gift Guide for Infection Prevention Personnel
March 27th 2024Whether it's a spring holiday, birthdays, or no reason at all, infection prevention personnel love to give and receive gifts that help at the end of a stressful day. Infection Control Today® offers some gift ideas for infection prevention personnel and their families.
Catching Up With Vangie Dennis, AORN 2022-2023 President at AORN 2024
March 26th 2024Infection Control Today (ICT) had the privilege of catching up with Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses' (AORN’s) International Surgical Conference & Expo 2024. As the former president of AORN and an esteemed figure in perioperative services, Vangie Dennis shared insights into her recent endeavors and the exciting new chapter she's embarked upon.
How To Optimize Your Time Management Strategies for the Busy Infection Preventionist
March 25th 2024Is your calendar resembling a chaotic masterpiece of overlapping tasks? Join the club of infection preventionists striving to balance responsibilities. Dive into proven strategies from a fellow infection preventionist to reclaim control of your time, streamline tasks, and boost productivity effectively. This is an IP Lifeline article.