A survey of health care facilities in the United States and 11 other countries found that, since 2013, active surveillance for MRSA has declined, and more than half of facilities now report active surveillance for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, suggesting a shift in focus toward gram-negative bacteria, researchers said.

The survey results further showed that, between 2013 and 2018, support for antimicrobial stewardship programs increased. However, despite an expected increase in responsibilities for infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship programs, most facilities said they did not expect to receive additional funding or resources, according to the researchers.