F-Tag Library On-Demand Series-On-Demand Presentation: F881 Antibiotic Stewardship Program

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This presentation covers F881, the Antibiotic Stewardship Program regulation for long-term care facilities. Facilities must have an Infection Prevention and Control Program that includes an Antibiotic Stewardship Program with protocols for appropriate antibiotic prescribing, monitoring antibiotic use, and reducing antibiotic resistance. Key elements include leadership commitment, accountability, pharmacist involvement, educating staff, tracking antibiotic use and resistance data, and providing feedback to prescribing practitioners. Monitoring should be ongoing with periodic reviews of antibiotic orders, responses, and resistance patterns. Deficiencies can arise from failure to develop protocols, provide feedback, or monitor use, with severity levels from minimal to immediate jeopardy. To regain compliance, facilities should perform root cause analysis, develop corrective action plans addressing affected and potential residents, update policies, educate staff, and implement specific monitoring plans. Regular reviews and audits, staff competency assessments, and use of CMS pathways help ensure sustained compliance and improved resident outcomes by minimizing inappropriate antibiotic use and associated risks such as resistance and adverse events.

Keywords

Antibiotic Stewardship Program

Infection Prevention and Control

Long-term Care Facilities

Antibiotic Resistance

CMS Compliance

Staff Education