Top ASHE papers of 2026: Rapid Fire with Editors

Episode Notes

Join host Dr. Whitney Buckel and guests Drs. Priya Nori and Brad Langford as they highlight recent publications from Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (ASHE). This episode explores antimicrobial stewardship workforce trends, leadership competencies, innovative educational strategies, and environmental sustainability, with practical takeaways to help stewardship professionals strengthen programs and advance patient care

References:

1. Breakpoints: The SIDP Podcast. Episode 133: Trash Talk: Earth Day Special on Healthcare Sustainability and Stewardship. Released on April 16, 2026. Available at:Breakpoints website
2. CASCADES website: CASCADES – Creating a Sustainable Canadian Health System in a Climate Crisis
3. Hirsch EB, Mott DA, Gilson AM, Aitken SL, Basalyga V, Bergman SJ, Buckel WR, DeSear KE, Farber M, Gaither CA, Gross AE. A national survey of the infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist workforce in the United States: work settings, characteristics, employment activities, resources and needs. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology. 2026 Jan;6(1):e76.
4. Holubar M, Bhowmick T, Buckel WR, Cosgrove SE, Evans C, File Jr TM, Fitzpatrick M, Leung E, Malani AN, Rios A, Preusker J, Nori P. Guidance for the Knowledge and Skills required for Antimicrobial Stewardship Leaders: an update from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology. 2026 Jan;6(1):e130. 
5. Jeffres MN, McCann T, Salam ME, Brade KD. Seven days, seven quests: gamification to enhance engagement with antimicrobial stewardship resources during Antibiotic Awareness Week. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology. 2026 Jan;6(1):e72. 
6. Langford BJ, Baily P, Livorsi DJ, et al. Five steps to high quality antimicrobial stewardship research. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2024 May 9;4(1):e82. 
7. Lee PS, Gordon H, Ferguson T, Dinh T, Vu M, Nguyen M, Hsiao C, Fong G. EcoRxChoice.com- an SIDP-funded calculator integrating environmental metrics with antimicrobial stewardship. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2026 Jul 6;6(1):e199. 
8. Sustainabil-ID website: Sustainabil-ID
9. The ASHE Podcast. Episode 32: A Survey of the Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist Workforce in the United States. Released on June 25, 2026. Available via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
10. The ASHE Podcast. Episode 35: Guidance for the Knowledge and Skills required for Antimicrobial Stewardship Leaders. Released August 19, 2026. Available via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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