The UK government has cut funding for a decade-old aid program aimed at combating the spread of drug-resistant pathogens in ...

For many, the effort begins with the introduction of an antimicrobial stewardship program, an investment of resources that many healthcare experts believe can deliver benefits that far outweigh ...

Implementing an antimicrobial stewardship program in a NICU is feasible and improves antibiotic prescription practices, according to findings from a recently published study.“It can be difficult ...

A quality improvement program reduced antibiotic use and strengthened antimicrobial stewardship in hospitals, according to an analysis published in JAMA Network Open.. Pranita D. Tamma, MD, MHS ...

Antimicrobial stewardship programs are becoming increasingly beneficial. ... In addition, a formal antimicrobial management program was developed, targeting restriction of clindamycin, ...

New and updated information. When addressing antimicrobial stewardship, the AAAHC has standards requiring patients to be given information on safe, effective use of medications, as well as ...

“The failure to have an effective antimicrobial stewardship program, which results in HAIs such as sepsis and C. diff, can be negligent and result in liability and cost,” Mr. Nassof said.

A stewardship program reduced the use of fluoroquinolones by 74% and may have increased their ability to fight common bacterial infections.

Whitney Buckel, antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist manager at Intermountain Healthcare, said she often gets questions about Intermountain's antimicrobial stewardship program from other health ...

Simply put, we know that prospective audit and feedback is critical to the success of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP). Here's the problem: It has been notoriously difficult to do well.

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program acknowledges health care facilities and physician practices that demonstrate, through written documentation, ...