Terrebonne General Health System has been awarded the Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The designation recognizes Terrebonne General for creating a stewardship program led by infectious diseases-trained physicians and pharmacists that advance science in antimicrobial resistance. Terrebonne General has also achieved standards aligned with evidence-based national guidelines, such as the IDSA-Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America guidelines and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Core Elements. A total of 177 programs nationwide have received the designation since the program’s launch in 2017.
“I’m proud of our Antimicrobial Stewardship team for achieving this recognition. Meeting the high standards set by the IDSA aligns with our goals and is a true testament to our ongoing efforts of improving antibiotic medication use,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO.