Antibiotic stewardship practices at community living centers for veterans

2026/01/01 by Reinaldo Perez, R. K. Jump, John D. Markley +3 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Immunology and Microbiology · Medicine · #Antibiotic Use and Resistance #Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing #Urinary Tract Infections Management

paper · pdf · doi:10.1017/ash.2026.10387

openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/05/12 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21

Abstract

We conducted a survey assessing antibiotic stewardship activities and resources in Veterans Health Administration Community Living Centers, which provide skilled nursing and residential care. We found high rates of implementation of cornerstone stewardship practices and opportunities for increased stewardship intervention with greater informatics support.

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