CDC Releases New Tools to Aid in Antibiotic Stewardship

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new tool as part of its four-part online training series on antibiotic stewardship. 

Antibiotic stewardship should be a top priority for aging services providers. One study found that treatment costs tied to those infections have doubled since 2002, up to more than $2 billion annually. 

The new tool focuses on outpatient antibiotic use, inappropriate antibiotic use and communicating with patients when these medicines are unnecessary. Participation in the online courses also qualifies participants for continuing education credit.