Call for Applications: 2022 Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program

Date:6/1/2022
Official Message No.:111355-6-1-2022-PHIN
Contact Info: Kelly | abxaware@doh.nj.gov
Jason | abxaware@doh.nj.gov
Attachments: Yes Attachment 1

The Communicable Disease Service of the New Jersey Department of Health is pleased to announce New Jersey's fourth annual Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program (ASRP)! This program invites healthcare facilities across the state to submit materials that document the breadth and depth of their antimicrobial stewardship efforts in order to commend and reward their good work, develop/enhance collaborative relationships, and identify best practices based upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Seven Core Elements for Antimicrobial Stewardship.  

 

All New Jersey healthcare facilities are eligible to apply, and there is no limit to the number of facilities that can be recognized for their stewardship efforts. Applications will be released on June 1, 2022 and will be available until August 1, 2022. Interested facilities are encouraged to read the announcement (attached) and to visit the ASRP website for more information: https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/edu_training/ASP/asp_recognition.shtml 


Please direct all questions for the program and applications to CDS at 609-292-5811 or via email at abxaware@doh.nj.gov. 


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