An Overview of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Imperatives, Interventions, and Innovations

Antibiotic Stewardship or Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) are The Joint Commission (TJC) mandated to optimize antibiotic use in the hospital. Before ASPs were formally created, infectious disease (ID) clinicians were the stewards of antibiotic therapy. ID clinicians continue to be the leaders and advocates of optimal antibiotic use. Effective ASPs require a multidisciplinary coordinated approach led by a dynamic ID clinician team leader supported by a staff of ID-trained clinical PharmDs and IT personnel.
Source: Medical Clinics of North America - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research