Antimicrobial Stewardship Regional Advisory Committees
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS) Program’s mission is to provide direction for the development of a collaborative statewide program that empowers healthcare providers and the public with evidence-based information, education, and tools necessary to use antimicrobials judiciously and limit the emergence and spread of resistance in Texas.
DSHS defines “antimicrobial stewardship” as a coordinated approach to promoting and monitoring the appropriate use of antimicrobials to preserve their future effectiveness. AS serves to improve patient outcomes, slow the increase in antimicrobial resistance, and decrease adverse drug reactions, antibiotic-associated disease, and healthcare costs.
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About our Eight Committees
Texas Health and Safety Code § 81.015 requires the establishment of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Regional Advisory Committee (ASRAC) in each of Texas’ eight public health regions to address AS in long-term care facilities and to improve AS through collaborative action. Each committee must consist of:
- Physicians
- Directors of Nursing or equivalent consultants with long-term care facilities
- Public health officials knowledgeable about AS
- Other interested parties
The ASRACs are governed by House Bill 1848 (86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019).
Current Advisory Committee Openings
No current openings.
2024 Meetings
| Public Health Region | Meeting Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| 1 | N/A | N/A | - |
| 2/3 | March 25, 2024 @ 10:30 am | 03.25.24 Agenda and meeting invite |
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| 4/5N | April 4, 2024 @ 10:30 am | 04.04.24 Agenda and meeting invite |
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| 6/5S | March 18, 2024 @ 1 pm | Agenda and meeting invite | - |
| 7 | April 11, 2024 @ 1:30 pm | 04.11.24 Agenda and meeting invite |
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| 8 | April 15, 2024 @ 1pm | 04.15.24 Agenda and meeting invite |
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| 9/10 | April 23, 2024 @ 2 pm | 04.23.24 Agenda and meeting invite |
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| 11 | April 16, 2024 @ 10:30 am | 04.16.24 Agenda and meeting invite |
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