{"id":3361,"date":"2018-12-11T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/?p=3361"},"modified":"2018-12-06T15:32:24","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T22:32:24","slug":"abs-funding-sign-mt-dphhs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/abs-funding-sign-mt-dphhs\/","title":{"rendered":"ABS Funding – Sign Up with MT DPHHS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ABS Funding – Sign Up with MT DPHHS<\/h1>\n

December 11, 2018<\/h5>\n

Sign up now for funding, resources and technical assistance to help support your antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Contact Karl Milhon<\/a> to get more information on the benefits of this program. We are urging you to sign up for this year\u2019s efforts. Please attend the upcoming kick-off webinar for more information (See webinar details below).<\/p>\n

Program Goal<\/strong>
\nTo date, the program has 10 facilities that have signed up and we want 61. We need everyone. The outcome of this effort is to put in place state level antimicrobial stewardship that will improve patient outcomes and save money so hospitals can continually improve both their clinical services and the financial stability. <\/p>\n

Program Future<\/strong>
\nThe state collaborative program is at a turning point. We will have to apply for the next five years of funding this March and April.<\/strong> By having almost 100% participation, we have been able to establish a foundation for a true statewide success that has been noted nationally. We will need almost universal participation to use as leverage for more funding.<\/em> It must be noted that we, as a state, are trying to move all of this forward WITHOUT Laws or Regulations but as a collaborative effort where everyone sees their own and their patients interests addressed.<\/strong> We have accomplished more than most states that do have laws and regulations addressing healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial stewardship.<\/p>\n

Below is the list of important dates and deadlines:<\/p>\n

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  1. December 13th:<\/strong> 2018-2019 AMS Kick-Off Webinar to discuss the expectations and deliverables for the upcoming AMS grant year. Call information can be found below or attached as a calendar invite to this email. Attendance at this webinar is highly encouraged. <\/li>\n