What to know
This Core Elements is a guide for antibiotic stewardship program implementation in resource-limited settings that have fragile health systems and lack robust, regulatory frameworks.
Overview
The Core Elements of Human Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Resource-Limited Settings builds off the Core Elements resources originally created for U.S. healthcare settings to outline structures and functions associated with effective programs.
The guide contains practical, high-impact strategies based on both expert opinion as well as experiences in implementing antibiotic stewardship programs at the national and facility-levels to improve antibiotic use and fight antimicrobial resistance. The guide provides a range of activities that a government or individual facility can implement based on the resources available. It is available in English and Spanish.
Downloadable files
NEW: Global Antibiotic Stewardship Evaluation Tool
CDC, in collaboration with global partners, developed the Global Antibiotic Stewardship Evaluation Tool (G-ASET) for Inpatient Healthcare Facilities. This comprehensive evaluation tool is designed to assess, inform, and monitor hospital antibiotic stewardship program activities.