AHRQ: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) revises and extends the information collection "The AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use." The program intends to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and help facilities implement antibiotic stewardship programs. It has been implemented in 400 acute care hospitals and is being implemented in 500 long-term care facilities; the 4th cohort will include 250-500 ambulatory care facilities. The extension will continue program activities and data collection through March 30, 2021. Comments are due May 31, 2019.
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news