Antimicrobial stewardship program
From IDWiki
Background
- Program to ensure that antimicrobials are used appropriately, in order to improve patient outcomes
Core Elements
- Senior hospital management leadership towards antimicrobial stewardship
- Accountability and responsibilities
- Available expertise on infection management
- Education and practical training
- Other actions aiming at responsible antimicrobial use
- Monitoring and surveillance
- Reporting and feedback
