Implementation of core elements of antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities-National Healthcare Safety Network, 2019-2022.

Abstract

In 2022, uptake of all seven Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship were reported by 83% of US long-term care facilities. Though 98% of facilities reported access to an electronic health record, less than one-third utilized it for tracking antibiotic use, suggesting opportunities to leverage electronic data for automated reporting.