Kittson Healthcare Receives Gold-Level Recognition for Antibiotic Stewardship Excellence - Kittson Healthcare is proud to announce that both our Hospital and Nursing Home have been recognized at the gold level of achievement on the Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Acute Care and Critical Access Honor Roll. This prestigious recognition, awarded by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), highlights our commitment to effective antibiotic stewardship and ensuring the health and safety of our patients, residents, and community.
What is Antibiotic Stewardship?
Antibiotic stewardship focuses on the careful and responsible use of antibiotics to combat resistance, improve patient outcomes, and protect public health. At Kittson Healthcare, we prioritize these practices as part of our mission to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
What These Awards Mean
Achieving gold-level status for both our Hospital and Nursing Home underscores the strength of our antibiotic stewardship initiatives across multiple areas of care. These awards reflect our dedication to:
- Educating staff, patients, and residents on proper antibiotic use.
- Implementing robust protocols to ensure antibiotics are only used when necessary.
- Monitoring and optimizing antibiotic prescribing practices.
- Promoting health outcomes that reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.
This dual recognition is valid for two years, with Kittson Healthcare Hospital and Nursing Home listed on the MDH Honor Roll as models of excellence in stewardship practices.
A Team Effort
These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of our providers, nurses, and staff. Their commitment to continuous improvement ensures that Kittson Healthcare remains at the forefront of delivering safe and effective care across all levels.
We are honored to receive these recognitions and remain steadfast in our efforts to protect the health of our community through responsible healthcare practices.
