Antibiotic Stewardship Resources
Stopping the spread of difficult infections together
Drug-resistant infections are a growing problem in NC, but we can all help stop them.
The NCDHHS Healthcare-Associated Infection Team works with health care providers, patients and communities to make sure antibiotics and other medicines are used safely and effectively. Using the right drug, in the right amount, for the right length of time helps protect everyone from infections that no longer respond to treatment.
Learn how you can help prevent antibiotic resistance and find tools, education and projects that support safer care across our state.
Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines
Request a Community Antibiogram
About Antibiograms
Antibiograms can help health care providers choose the right antibiotic and support good antibiotic stewardship.
An antibiogram is a report that shows how well different antibiotics work against certain bacteria. It is based on lab testing of bacteria from patient samples. The report shows the percent of bacteria that are likely to respond to each antibiotic.
Through a partnership with Labcorp, statewide and local antibiograms can be generated upon request.
To request a statewide or local antibiogram report, please contact Labcorp at LIArequest@labcorp.com.
Encourage Others to Take the Pledge
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| Antibiotic Awareness Social Media Toolkit This ZIP archive contains several files. To open them, use a computer. Download the ZIP file. Then, right-click the file, select "Extract All" (Windows PC) or "Open With" > "Archive Utility" (Mac), and follow the prompts. |
| Antibiotic Awareness Week Video Playlist (YouTube) |
