Toolkit: Implementing the 12 steps to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance Among Long-Term Care Residents

Created by the Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Reduction (MARR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this Toolkit is intended to help Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities implement the 12 steps to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance Among Long-Term Care Residents.

The book is divided into 12 sections, one for each step in the CDC Campaign and includes protocols, policies and tools designated to be easily customized for a specific facility.

Topics include:

• Preventing Infection
• Diagnose and Treat Infection Effectively
• Using Antimicrobial's Wisely
• Preventing Transmission

For more information and a complete PDF of the Toolkit, please click on the following link: http://www.mi-marr.org/LTC_toolkit.php