Antimicrobial stewardship practices in Virginia.

Clinical Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Colombian Acute Care Hospitals

Perceptions and Practices of Community Pharmacists towards Antimicrobial Stewardship in the State of Selangor, Malaysia.

BACKGROUND Increasing antimicrobial resistance is one of the pressing concerns globally. Injudicious use of antibiotics is one of the modifiable factors responsible for antimicrobial resistance. Given the widespread use of antimicrobials in community settings, pharmacists have an important role in ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics. The objective of this study was to assess the perception ...

Reduction of Clostridium difficile Infection in a Community Teaching Hospital Associated with Antimicrobial Stewardship Team Interventions on Fluoroquinolone Utilization

Antimicrobial Stewardship Challenges: Could Generic Antibiotic Use Policies Improve Economic Outcomes in Acute Care Hospitals?

The Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory: Stepping Up to the Plate

We report the development of a collaborative relationship between antimicrobial stewardship and clinical microbiology that incorporates stewardship practices into daily laboratory rounds. Antimicrobial stewardship involvement on rounds was a welcomed and effective initiative with substantial rates of intervention. New opportunities to positively impact use of antimicrobials and laboratory resou...