The National Quality Forum has launched its next version of the NQP Playbook: Antibiotic Stewardship in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care.

The playbook uses a variety of antibiotic stewardship resources in one tool to satisfy Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements, the forum said. It provides implementation strategies, sample tools, and resources that can help long-term care facilities working on an comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program.

“This new playbook is an important tool that builds on the previous work NQF has done on antibiotic stewardship. It is a practical guide that provides vital information to frontline staff that will help make care safer for all patients,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

The forum also will host a webinar on antibiotic stewardship on August 7.