Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Headline: Directs Federal Agencies to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Nationwide
What it does: Agencies must develop and submit a 5-year National Action Plan by February 15, 2015 and implement measures to reduce antibiotic resistance, including stewardship and surveillance.
- Requires hospitals and long-term care facilities to adopt antibiotic stewardship programs.
- Expands national surveillance and data sharing for resistant bacteria across sectors.
- Promotes development of new antibiotics, diagnostics, and international cooperation.
Summary
This order directs the federal government to take broad action to detect, prevent, and control antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It establishes a Task Force and an expert Advisory Council and requires a 5-year National Action Plan to guide federal efforts.
Agencies must strengthen hospital and long-term care antibiotic stewardship programs, expand surveillance and data sharing across healthcare and agriculture, encourage development of new antibiotics and diagnostics, and increase international cooperation.
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