(MO12) Antibiotic Stewardship in Long Term Care: Walking Through Tools for Feasible Implementation

We have previously presented on the framework of the AHRQ antibiotic stewardship for patient safety program, which presents techniques to improve teamwork and communication to re-frame the culture of antibiotic prescribing in LTC. This session aims to highlight the tools that have been created through this program- how to access them, implement them, and track outcomes. We will focus on common syndromes that pose stewardship challenges in LTC, such as urinary tract, respiratory, and skin and soft tissue infections. We will walk through the tools in bite-sized steps, including why and how to choose a specific tool after noticing specific issues in a facility, and how to convey vital information to family members or staff who may benefit from their use. In doing so, we aim to make stewardship interventions more manageable and accessible to already over-burdened providers- small steps, big wins.