Suboptimal antimicrobial discharge prescriptions at a tertiary referral children's hospital.

Yi Wolf ZhangSruti PaturiLauren M PuckettDavid ScheinkerHayden T Schwenk Torsten A Joerger

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2023)

Suboptimal antimicrobial discharge prescriptions are common and present an opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship programs during hospital transition of care. Factors associated with suboptimal prescriptions differ by antimicrobial and prescribed indication, indicating that multiple stewardship interventions may be needed to improve prescribing.

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