1. Prioritizing Equity in Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts (EASE): a framework for infectious diseases clinicians
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Abdul-Mutakabbir, Jacinda C, Tan, Karen K, Johnson, Candace L, McGrath, Caitlin L, Zerr, Danielle M, and Marcelin, Jasmine R
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Health Services and Systems ,Health Sciences ,Health Services ,Antimicrobial Resistance ,Infectious Diseases ,Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities ,Emerging Infectious Diseases ,Clinical Research ,Infection ,Good Health and Well Being - Abstract
Health equity gaps persist across minoritized groups due to systems of oppression affecting health-related social needs such as access to transportation, education and literacy, or food and housing security. Consequently, disparities in the prevalence of multidrug-resistant infections, infectious disease outcomes, and inappropriate antimicrobial use have been reported across minoritized populations. The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have formally acknowledged the importance of integrating health equity-focused initiatives into existing hospital quality improvement (QI) programs. Here, we review documented disparities in antimicrobial stewardship and offer a framework, derived from components of existing health equity and QI tools, to guide clinicians in prioritizing equity in antimicrobial stewardship efforts (EASE).
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- 2024