Here are links to five resources provided by the CDC.
1. Print materials for patients about antibiotic resistance and proper antibiotic use
2. Checklist of the core elements of antibiotic stewardship programs in hospitals
3. Guide for clinicians on collecting cultures
4. Videos and podcasts on appropriate antibiotic prescription and use
Learn more about Get Smart About Antibiotics Week here.
More articles on antibiotic resistance:
Patient satisfaction surveys may pressure physicians to overprescribe antibiotics, says disease expert
CDC publishes antibiotic stewardship guidance for outpatient settings: 4 core elements
Study links antibiotic resistance with chlorhexidine exposure
