N.Y. Public Health Law § 2803-z*2: Antimicrobial resistance prevention and education

* § 2803-z. Antimicrobial resistance prevention and education. 1.

Every general hospital and nursing home shall comply with and meet all

applicable requirements of the federal Medicare and Medicaid conditions

of participation for antimicrobial stewardship programs in health care

facilities, including training requirements regarding antimicrobial

resistance and infection prevention and control. Additionally, such

program shall incorporate an ongoing process to measure the impact of

the program, including review, at least annually, of antimicrobial

utilization data with development of response plans for high or

increasing utilization.

2. The commissioner shall make such rules and regulations as may be

necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this section.

* NB There are 2 § 2803-z's