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MDH Releases Antibiotic Use and Stewardship 2023 Report
On May 4, 2023 by Kari Everson
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) summarizes data used to depict the state of antibiotic stewardship in Minnesota’s nursing homes in its newly released report, Antibiotic Use and Stewardship. The report outlines opportunities for MDH and clinical partners to use antibiotic stewardship programs.
Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll Recognizes LeadingAge MN Members at Gold and Silver Level
On October 1, 2019 by Sue Boyd
23 LeadingAge Minnesota members have been recognized on the Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll for their commitment to antibiotic stewardship from the highest levels of administration to prescribers and caregivers.
New Resources and Tools You Can Customize: Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
On July 2, 2019 by Sue Boyd
For long-term care infection preventions, sometimes the hardest part of Antibiotic Stewardship is just getting started. Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative has posted new resources and tools to support Antibiotic Stewardship in Long-Term Care on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website.
Call for Nominations – 2019 CHAIN Award for Excellence
On June 18, 2019 by Sue Boyd
Are you doing great work to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections or combat antibiotic resistance? If so, CHAIN would like to hear about it and recognize your excellent work with its 2019 Award of Excellence. Examples of great work include:
Long-Term Care Takes a Lead Role on Antibiotic Stewardship
On November 28, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Nearly 40 hospitals and long-term care settings across Minnesota earned a shout out from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for contributing to antibiotic stewardship efforts beyond their walls.
Inaugural Long-Term Care Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll Honorees Announced
On June 4, 2018 by Julie Apold
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently announced the inaugural list of organizations honored for their demonstrated commitment to antibiotic stewardship. Congratulations to the following LeadingAge Minnesota members who were recognized for their efforts on this important topic: