Understanding and mapping the antibiotic prescribing and administration process in assisted living facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Inappropriate prescribing practices significantly contribute to antibiotic resistance which poses a significant public health challenge. While antibiotic prescribing and administration process has been widely studied in various settings including nursing homes, little is known about Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). This study aims to map the antibiotic prescribing and administration processes in ALFs.

Design

A qualitative descriptive study using the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) 2.0 model.

Methods

Seven semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff from five ALFs located in a mid-western state. Participating staff were either involved in or knowledgeable about the process. The interviews were analyzed in NVivo using SEIPS

SUBMITTER: Jacob D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11870267 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature