Pavani Kottapalli,
Biography
Experienced nursing leader with 14+ years in healthcare, specializing in critical care, gerontological nursing, infection control, quality improvement, and healthcare administration. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration, policy development, and system-wide healthcare improvements in long-term care settings. I am passionate about bridging gaps in care and driving excellence in patient outcomes with a global perspective. I am currently leading a project on patient retention in long-term care.
Research Interest
Infection Control Prevention
Abstract
The Need for Enhancing the Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices in Long-Term Care
Antimicrobials play a crucial role in various treatments and promoting global health by contributing to and complementing chemotherapy and surgical treatments. However, besides their benefits, antimicrobials also cause consequences for the community due to their side effects/complications and drug resistance. Further, the inappropriate usage of antimicrobials in various healthcare settings in the United States is causing concern and leading federal agencies to develop antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to improve patient safety by optimizing antimicrobial usage and improving clinical outcomes. This article focuses on enhancing antimicrobial stewardship practices in Long-term care settings.
