July 31st, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The West Virginia Department of Health has launched a new project called MEDALS,  aimed at promoting antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes across the state. MEDALS stands for Maximizing Efforts Dedicated to Antimicrobial Leadership and Stewardship and is a concentrated effort to elevate standards in infection prevention.  Nursing homes will be evaluated based on criteria highlighting efforts for infection control and continuous improvement.