Use Antibiotics Wisely
This page serves as a central hub for the tools and resources for Choosing the Right Drug for the Bug: Antibiotic Stewardship for Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, provided by the Toolkit for MDRO Prevention in Long-Term Care. These resources have been developed to equip and empower healthcare teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to promote antibiotic stewardship in facilities.
Presentation: Choosing the Right Drug for the Bug: Antibiotic Stewardship for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
This presentation will help viewers—
- Define antibiotic stewardship and its impact on nursing home residents.
- Distinguish when antibiotics are indicated for skin and soft tissue infections​.
- Discuss the diagnostic approach and empiric management of skin and soft tissue infections.
Choosing the Right Drug for the Bug: Antibiotic Stewardship for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Slides (PowerPoint, 5 MB)
Choosing the Right Drug for the Bug: Antibiotic Stewardship for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Facilitator Guide (Word, 4 MB)
Teachable Moments and Supporting Materials for Choosing the Right Drug for the Bug: Antibiotic Stewardship for Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
Access the links below for Teachable Moments and supporting materials related to Choosing the Right Drug for the Right Bug: Antibiotic Stewardship for Skin and Soft Tissue Infection.
Teachable Moments:
The Case of the Resident Who Attended the BBQ (PDF, 892 KB)
Describes a case of a resident who receives unnecessary antibiotics.
Supporting Materials:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care
This toolkit has resources for long-term care facilities to improve antibiotic use through the Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters
Provides antibiotic decision-making posters for clinicians, residents, and their family members.
Provides patient education resources for antibiotic prescribing and use.
