Antimicrobial stewardship program: Difference between revisions

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* How to start an antimicrobial stewardship programme in a hospital. ''Clin Microbiol Infect''. 2019;26(4):447-453. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2019.08.007 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.08.007]
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* Implementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Guidelines by the IDSA and the SHEA. ''Clin Infect Dis''. 2016;62(10):e51-e77. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciw118 10.1093/cid/ciw118]
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* IDSA and the SHEA Guidelines for Developing an Institutional Program to Enhance Antimicrobial Stewardship. ''Clin Infect Dis''. 2007;44:159-77. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1086/510393 10.1086/510393]

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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

Further Reading

  • How to start an antimicrobial stewardship programme in a hospital. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2019;26(4):447-453. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.08.007
  • Implementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Guidelines by the IDSA and the SHEA. Clin Infect Dis. 2016;62(10):e51-e77. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciw118
  • IDSA and the SHEA Guidelines for Developing an Institutional Program to Enhance Antimicrobial Stewardship. Clin Infect Dis. 2007;44:159-77. doi: 10.1086/510393