Ensure that your sterilization cycle (including the dry cycle) is complete before opening the sterilizer door. Before using sterile instruments, always check the internal chemical indicator of each instrument pack/cassette for confirmation that sterilization occurred. Stay in The Know by asking us some tips about instrument reprocessing. #DICAM23
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Always remember to prescribe the right antibiotic, at the right dose, for the right duration, and at the right time. Reassess antibiotic therapy to stop or tailor treatment based on the patient/resident’s clinical condition and diagnostic test results as appropriate. Use of the shortest effective duration of antibiotic therapy is a key antibiotic stewardship strategy.
Optimizing duration of therapy, especially in care transitions, is an important target for improvement. To learn more visit https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use
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