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  • Healthcare Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Public Health Policy

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  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat.
  • Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are crucial for combating AMR.
  • Key organizations emphasize the need for widespread ASP implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current state of antimicrobial stewardship activities in Virginia healthcare facilities.
  • To identify facility characteristics associated with ASP implementation.
  • To understand the resources and personnel dedicated to antimicrobial stewardship.

Main Methods:

  • A survey-based study was conducted among healthcare facilities in Virginia.
  • The survey comprised 23 items focusing on facility characteristics and ASP strategies.
  • Data collected were analyzed to determine the variability and scope of stewardship activities.

Main Results:

  • Antimicrobial stewardship activities were found to be highly variable across facilities.
  • Many facilities reported a lack of dedicated personnel for ASPs.
  • Essential resources for effective antimicrobial stewardship were frequently missing.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant need to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship programs in healthcare facilities.
  • Addressing resource and personnel gaps is critical for improving antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Standardized approaches and support are necessary to combat antimicrobial resistance effectively.