If you are the biosafety officer at a local hospital that has a reputation for the highest rate of nosocomial infections with antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria in the county, list 4 policy changes you would implement to reduce this statistic. Focus on policy changes that are aimed at minimizing the selection of drug resistant strains due to treatment. Make sure you describe how this policy change would help reduce the rise of drug resistant pathogens
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Implement a strict antibiotic stewardship program: This program would involve educating healthcare providers on the appropriate use of antibiotics, limiting the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and promoting the use of narrow-spectrum antibiotics. This policy Show more…
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