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Project Number: | IK2HX002281-01A1 |
| Title: | Improving antimicrobial use at hospitals that lack infectious disease specialists |
| Principal Investigator: | Daniel Livorsi |
| Location: | Iowa City, IA |
| Congressional District Code: | 2 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2017 - September 2022 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $196,693 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,162,560 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: The primary goal of this application is to foster the development of Dr. Daniel Livorsi as an independent VHA investigator devoted to improving antimicrobial-prescribing across the continuum of healthcare. This application specifically focuses on optimizing the performance of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) in resource-limited settings. ASPs are hospital-based programs that ensure patients receive the right antimicrobial at the right dose and for the right duration. These programs hav... |