The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a document providing guidance on practical strategies to implement antibiotic stewardship programs in small and critical access hospitals on July 14.  It was developed as a collaboration between the CDC, the American Hospital Association, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and the Pew Charitable Trusts. The suggestions provided are based on discussions with staff in small and critical access hospitals, several of which have implemented all of the CDC Core Elements For more information, view the CDC website or view the core elements document here.