Get Smart: Use Antibiotics Wisely
This event will be held from November 18 - 24, 2013, and is an annual effort to coordinate the work of CDC's Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work campaign, state-based appropriate antibiotic use campaigns, non-profit partners, and private sector partners during a one week observance of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use.
In observance of Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, PHF is also offering a 10% discount on Get Smart materials from now to November 30, 2013. Please use code GSHOTP when placing an order. |
Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer Brochure |
 This tri-fold brochure briefly explains six simple and smart facts about antibiotic use and when antibiotics can help treat a child's illness.
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Cold or Flu. Antibiotics Don't Work for You. Brochure
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 Antibiotics aren't the answer for every illness including the cold or flu. This brochure can help patients determine when antibiotic use is appropriate.
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Get Smart Prescription Pad
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 Get Smart Prescription Pad is a convenient checklist for providers to describe symptomatic relief for the diagnosed viral illness.
By using the pad, providers will diagnose patients with the right information and won't prescribe antibiotics inappropriately. |
Promoting Optimal Antibiotic Use Through Public Health and Healthcare Systems |
After identifying an increase in antibiotic resistant infections in the community, the Independence Health Department (Independence, Missouri) participated in an Antibiotic Stewardship Pilot Program with PHF, using a driver diagram to create logic models and pinpoint opportunities for intervention. See how the department used quality improvement to select interventions to promote optimal antibiotic use through both the public health and healthcare systems.
On Friday, October 11, representatives from the Independence Health Department and the other two pilot sites will visit PHF Headquarters for the 2013 meeting of the Antibiotic Stewardship Advisory Group to discuss continuing the antibiotic stewardship program, and developing further collaborations between public health and healthcare. |
TRAIN Offers Courses on Antibiotic Use |
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About the Learning Resource Center |
PHF's Learning Resource Center (LRC) is where public health, healthcare, and others can find high quality training materials at an affordable price. These informative materials cover areas such as quality improvement, performance management, infectious diseases, epidemiology, diabetes, preparedness, and immunization. Materials are available in a variety of formats, including print, software, resource manuals, physician guides, and patient brochures.
LRC also specializes in promoting public health products. Contact Antoinette Barber if your organization would like to partner with LRC. |
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