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Sawyer, Ray, Klutts, Fitzpatrick, Suda, Hicks, Evans, Jones, Pfeiffer, Evans, QUERI CARRIAGE Program. A cross-sectional survey of Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory practices for identification of carbapenem-resistant and . Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE. 2024 Nov 11; 4(1):e197, DOI: 10.1017/ash.2024.404.
Control of carbapenem-resistant and spread in healthcare settings begins with timely and accurate laboratory testing practices. Survey results show most Veterans Affairs facilities are performing recommended tests to identify these organisms. Most facilities report sufficient resources to perform testing, though medium-complexity facilities report some perceived barriers.