In a recent webinar, industry experts underscored the stringent requirements instituted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under their Promoting Interoperability Program (PIP). Specifically, they explored the Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Surveillance measure, a mandate that significantly impacts hospital infection-modelling strategies. As infection prevention professionals engaged in safeguarding the healthcare environment, understanding the details of this measure is crucial to our roles.
The AUR surveillance measure forms part of the CMS’s PIP initiative, aimed at streamlining patient care and optimizing technology usage across all healthcare platforms. This particular measure examines the application and impact of antimicrobials within hospital settings, pinpointing instances of both their effective use and instances of resistance. Apprehending these nuances facilitates the development of informed protocols to curb potential antimicrobial resistance, a foundational step in fostering robust infection prevention strategies in hospitals.
The webinar didn’t stop at merely outlining the AUR Surveillance measure. The presenters delved into the role that health departments can play in championing antibiotic stewardship programs within Critical Access Hospitals. They presented robust tactics for implementing ‘Hospital Core Element Implementation’ priorities, offering a strategic framework for deploying effective antibiotic stipulations.
These stipulations undergird the combat against antibiotic resistance, crucially supporting patient care by maintaining the efficacy of these life-saving drugs.
Notably, the video recording of this informative webinar is available for viewing at the following link: [https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/media/videos/WD4912-Priority-Core-Elements-After-Accreditation-lowres.mp4](https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/media/videos/WD4912-Priority-Core-Elements-After-Accreditation-lowres.mp4). Please ensure that your browser is up-to-date to ensure smooth streaming and safeguard yourself from potential security risks.
Tags: antimicrobial surveillance, antibiotic resistance, CMS, PIP, infection prevention