New CARE PATH initiative for measuring guideline adherence! Register by 06/14

 

To: Hospital antibiotic stewardship programs From: The Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program  Who we are:  Colorado Antimicrobial Stewardship Endeavor (CASE) offers education, tools, and expertise to support Colorado hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). CASE, Children's Hospital Colorado, and Denver Health created a no-cost app through Firstline with stewardship-focused infectious diseases guidelines. Participate in CARE PATH, a nine-month quality improvement project to implement Firstline and measure and improve pathway adherence.  Who should participate and why:  ASPs at acute care and critical access hospitals in Colorado Provide individualized feedback to your ASP to improve antibiotic use   Voluntary and at no-cost   What is involved:  Four sessions between June 2024 and March 2025 with optional individualized consultations Using provided tools, measure prescriber adherence to antibiotic choice and duration for common infections Enter adherence data and CASE will provide an individualized feedback report for your ASP and leadership CARE PATH virtual kick-off meeting: June 14, 2024 from noon - 1 p.m. Next steps:  Register for CARE PATH here.  Download the Firstline app (QR code below), and search for Children's Hospital Colorado or Denver Health.  Email questions to Joana Dimo (joana.dimo@state.co.us) or cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us.  .