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Project Number: | I01HX001894-01A2 |
| Title: | Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers |
| Principal Investigator: | Kerry LaPlante |
| Location: | Providence, RI |
| Congressional District Code: | 2 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | December 2016 - November 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $209,561 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,292,712 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest public health threats worldwide. The development and proliferation of multidrug-resistant pathogens is largely driven by inappropriate antimicrobial use. Current reports state that over 50% of antimicrobial use in hospitals and up to 70% in long-term care facilities is potentially inappropriate. Recognizing the urgency of this national crisis, President Obama issued an executive order in September 2014, mandating the implementation of antimicrobial... |