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Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Acute Care Hospitals

December 11, 2019

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2019.

Structured processes are important strategies for embedding safe care practices. This tool kit shares training modules and tools to support a 4-point practice to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce hospital-acquired infections. Elements of the process center on diagnosis, testing, reassessment and duration.

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