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Use of Leading Practices in US Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs

Description
Highlights a study exploring the portion of acute-care hospitals that have implemented best practices in their antimicrobial stewardship programs. Features data compiled from electronic questionnaires to program leaders on the implementation of 6 leading antimicrobial practices. Breaks down data by hospital size, teaching status, and whether the hospital is located in a rural or urban location, among other measures.
Author(s)
Edward A. Stenehjem, Barbara I. Braun, Salome O. Chitavi, et al.
Citation
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 1-8
Date
10/2022
Type
Document
Tagged as
Governance of healthcare organizations · Healthcare quality · Hospitals · Infectious diseases · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention