CDC Releases New Recommendations To Combat Superbug Outbreaks in Nursing Homes
CDC on Tuesday released new recommendations intended to help nursing homes curb the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. CDC's new recommendations include seven core elements that encourage education and observation in an effort to combat the misuse of antibiotics, which can help bacteria become resistant to the drugs.
- "CDC Urges Nursing Homes To Step Up 'Superbug' Prevention" (Ferris, The Hill, 9/15).
- "CDC Steps Up Battle To Squash Superbugs in Nursing Homes" (Aguilar, Modern Healthcare, 9/15).