OPAT is evolving: more COpAT, telehealth & multidisciplinary teams. EIN survey: 75% active in OPAT, 59% mandate ID consult, 81% ID follow-up. Barriers? SUD care, lab result delays & lack of institutional support. #ID #OPAT #COpAT doi.org/10.1017/ash....
The role of the infection control team and the infection control environment as perceived among staff nurses in Oman: a nationally based study. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Authors evaluated multiple methods to detect outpatient antibiotic adverse drug events (ADEs) across 8 walk-in clinics, comparing billing codes, provider documentation. Findings highlight key gaps in ADE identification and opportunities to improve outpatient ASP. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Authors performed a prospective MDROs surveillance screening in patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. Preoperative ESBL-producing E. coli colonization was common among patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery and possibly increased risk of SSIs. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Antimicrobial resistance before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Brazil doi.org/10.1017/ash....
@sagegreenlee.bsky.social et al: Leveraging the electronic medical record to assist in discharge antibiotic prescribing improved antibiotic use in community acquired pneumonia.
Over five years of ASHE Careers, leaders in infectious diseases share key lessons on mentorship, resilience, innovation, and balance—offering real insights to inspire and guide the next generation shaping the future of healthcare epidemiology.
QI project to decrease over-utilization of antibiotics for early-onset sepsis (EOS) by adopting the EOS-sepsis calculator and reducing prophylactic antibiotics from 48 to 36 hours in a level IV NICU. This project ⬇️ antibiotic use and costs, without negative consequences.
@jonathanrydermd.bsky.social: A CNS infection case is used as a framework for discussion of advanced CNS diagnostics, including diagnostic stewardship of multiplex PCR meningitis panels, plasma mcfDNA, and CSF mNGS.
A decade of Streptococcus pneumoniae bloodstream infections: a single-center retrospective analysis doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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A large cohort of UTI pts found gram + infections (mainly E. faecalis) occur in older, sicker patients. Urine nitrite results poorly predicted pathogen type. Nitrites lacked sensitivity and specificity, so clinical features—not dipstick nitrites—should guide empiric abx
Authors evaluated the comparative effectiveness of CoronaVac and Comirnaty vaccines among health students during different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Türkiye. Findings confirm literature and highlight asymptomatic infx may influence vaccine effectiveness estimates.
Environmental contamination and cleaning practices in long-term care: a transdisciplinary mixed-methods study
A tool based on objective data to identify patients at elevated risk of hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: a nested case–control study
The authors present a protocol for retrospective evaluation of potential patient harms related to diagnostic stewardship for blood cultures assisted by AI.
This article summarizes antibiotic use trends in a sample of Canadian adult hematology/oncology inpatient wards providing novel benchmark data that may help guide antimicrobial stewardship efforts in this high-risk setting.
This study presents a detailed policy analysis of AMS in National Action Plans across Africa, against a benchmark of relevant regional and global instruments. Results show good levels of alignment, while highlighting divergences to account for national priorities. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
A comparative review of three cloud-based platforms for microbial whole genome sequencing analysis doi.org/10.1017/ash....
@pharmermeg.bsky.social et al: A 7-day gamified campaign during Antibiotic Awareness Week ⬆️ engagement with local ASP resources among clinicians. Interactive tasks improved resource visibility and highlight the use of gamification beyond the classroom and into the hospital.
Our data indicated that antimicrobial stewardship activities complemented by MRSA screening and blood culture identification decreased utilization of vancomycin and of broad-spectrum antibiotics at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, Louisiana.
@ebhirsch.bsky.social et al: ID pharmacist review of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) plans at the time of discharge from acute care likely translates to cost avoidance for patients enrolled in value-based-care (VBC) health plans.
Can AMS survive war? In a Ukrainian maternity hospital, low-cost stop-orders shifted SSI ppx from ceftriaxone (72%→1%) to cefazolin (0%→44%). Result: 0% unjustified post-op dosing, 50% lower LOS & savings of $1,040/case. A proven model for institutional resilience in crisis.
Overconsumption of non-sterile gloves can increase plastic waste and the risk of infection, harming both public health and the environment. We discuss strategies to implement glove reduction for ⬆️ safety, ⬇️ costs, and creating a more sustainable healthcare system.
Based on participant experiences, key elements of an effective stewardship intervention for improving antimicrobial use in hospitalized CAP patients include prospective audit and feedback, clinical lessons with prescription feedback, pocket cards, and local opinion leaders.
Antimicrobial Resistance is a major global threat. This Nigerian teaching hospital study revealed key stewardship gaps such as poor documentation, rare 48-hour reviews, and limited culture-guided therapy. The findings show the urgent need for better stewardship to combat AMR. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
