"We're at a tipping point: an increasing number of germs no longer
respond to the drugs designed to kill them. Inappropriate prescribing of
antibiotics and lack of infection control actions can contribute to
drug resistance and put patients at risk for deadly diarrhea (caused by C. difficile).
Even if one facility is following recommended infection controls, germs
can be spread inside of and between health care facilities when
patients are transferred from one health care facility to another
without appropriate actions to stop spread. Lack of coordination between
facilities can put patients at increased risk. Now more than ever is
the time for public health authorities and health care facilities to
work together, sharing experiences and connecting patient safety efforts
happening across the state..."
Antibiotic resistance
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