Guide Empiric Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

April 2023

You’ll see more focus on appropriate use of antibiotics for patients hospitalized with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs).

The Joint Commission now requires hospitals to implement at least 2 guidelines to improve antibiotic use. Hospitals will likely include SSTI...it’s one of the most common antibiotic indications.

When should you cover for MRSA?  Consider empiric coverage for MRSA in PURULENT infections...or infections from penetrating trauma or injection drug use.

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