A survey of US and Caribbean veterinary schools reveals strengths and opportunities in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control activities.

Autor:	Granick JL; 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN., Fellman CL; 2Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA., DeStefano IM; 2Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA., Diaz-Campos D; 3Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH., Janovyak E; 3Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH., Beaudoin AL; 4Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN., Bollig ER; 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association [J Am Vet Med Assoc] 2024 Sep 13; Vol. 262 (11), pp. 1485-1490. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 13 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.2460/javma.24.07.0477
Abstrakt:	Objective: To understand antimicrobial stewardship (AS) and infection prevention and control (IPC) activities in veterinary schools. Methods: An online survey was completed by representatives from American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges-accredited veterinary schools in the US and Caribbean prior to attending the Inaugural Small Animal Antimicrobial Stewardship Workshop for US Veterinary Schools. Responses were examined to identify patterns among AS and IPC activities and adherence to the AVMA core principles. Results: Half (12 of 24) of the surveyed schools had an AS committee and most (79% [19 of 24]) had an IPC committee. Lack of dedicated staff time was a common barrier to AS (88% [21 of 24]) and IPC (75% [18 of 24]) reported by schools both with and without AS and IPC committees. Eleven of 24 schools (46%) reported performing at least 1 activity focused on each of the AVMA's 5 core principles of AS. Although 79% (19 of 24) of schools incorporate AS into preclinical curricula, training of clinical faculty (17% [4 of 24]), veterinary technicians and support staff (21% [5 of 24]), and house officers (42% [10 of 24]) is less common, despite these individuals engaging in teaching clinical-year veterinary students. Conclusions: Veterinary schools varied in established AS education and AS and IPC practices, though financial and human resources were a common barrier. Clinical Relevance: A collaborative and cohesive approach to AS and IPC among schools to create sustainable frameworks for practice improvement will help combat the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. This is a critical action for settings where future veterinarians are trained.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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