Antimicrobial Stewardship in Australian Hospitals
- ISBN-10
- 0980629896
- ISBN-13
- 9780980629897
- Category
- Anti-infective agents
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Authors
- Margaret Duguid, Marilyn Cruickshank
Description
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) involves a systematic approach to optimising the use of antimicrobials. It is used by healthcare institutions to reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use, improve patient outcomes, and reduce adverse consequences of antimicrobial use (including antimicrobial resistance, toxicity, and unnecessary costs). Effective hospital AMS programs have been shown to decrease antimicrobial use and improve patient care. Along with infection control, hand hygiene, and surveillance, AMS is considered a key strategy in local and national programs to prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and decrease preventable healthcare associated infection. This publication is designed to provide clinicians and health administrators with the evidence for the use of specific quality improvement and patient safety activities to reduce preventable healthcare associated infection. It has been produced primarily for use in hospitals. The publication provides guidance on developing and introducing a hospital AMS program. It describes the structure, governance, and resources needed for an effective program, along with those strategies shown to influence antimicrobial prescribing and reduce inappropriate use.
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