Friday, November 22, 2019

Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship | A.R. Patient Safety Portal

Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship | A.R. Patient Safety Portal



Core Element Implementation in 2018

more infoLEADERSHIP: 98%

Dedicating necessary human, financial and information technology resources

more infoACCOUNTABILITY: 96%

Appointing a single leader responsible for program outcomes

more infoDRUG EXPERTISE: 97%

Appointing a single pharmacist leader responsible for working to improve antibiotic use

more infoTRACKING: 96%

Monitoring antibiotic prescribing and resistance patterns

more infoACTION: 99%

Implementing at least one recommended action, such as systemic evaluation of ongoing treatment need after a set period of initial treatment (i.e. “antibiotic time out” after 48 hours)

more infoREPORTING: 93%

Regular reporting information on antibiotic use and resistance to doctors, nurses and relevant staff

more infoEDUCATION: 91%

Educating clinicians about resistance and optimal prescribing

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