VALLEY CITY, N.D. (CHI) – CHI Mercy Hospital is proud to announce that its Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team has received the Platinum Honor Roll Award for its outstanding work in improving antibiotic use and patient safety. This achievement marks an advancement from the Gold Honor Roll Award received last year, placing CHI Mercy Hospital among only three facilities in the state to achieve Platinum status.

The AMS team’s success is a testament to its unwavering commitment to optimizing antibiotic prescribing practices. Key initiatives implemented this year include:
● Updating its Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment Guidelines to reflect the most
current recommendations, ensuring best practices are consistently followed.
● Implementing a new “stop light” document in the Emergency Room to streamline UTI
assessments, facilitating more efficient and appropriate treatment decisions.
● Introducing a process to provide nursing with a structured evaluation of suspected UTIs
before ordering urinalyses, improving the efficiency and accuracy of testing.
● The hospital has created partnerships with a local clinic and long-term care facilities to
enhance antibiotic stewardship efforts through the sharing of antibiogram data.

The Platinum Honor Roll Award recognizes exceptional achievements in antimicrobial stewardship. CHI Mercy’s dedication to this crucial area of patient care reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality and safest medical services. The hospital extends its sincere gratitude to the AMS team for their tireless efforts and dedication to improving patient outcomes.