Use of leading practices in US hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Edward A StenehjemBarbara I Braun Salome O Chitavi David Y Hyun Stephen P Schmaltz Mohamad Ghazi FakihMelinda M NeuhauserLisa E Davidson Marc J Meyer Pranita D TammaElizabeth S Dodds-AshleyDavid W Baker

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2022)

Significant variation exists in the adoption of ASP leading practices. A minority of hospitals have taken action to optimize diagnostic testing and measure adherence to FSTGs. Additional efforts are needed to expand adoption of leading practices across all acute-care hospitals with the greatest need in smaller hospitals.

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healthcare
acute care
primary care
electronic health record
public health
type diabetes
emergency department
quality improvement
adipose tissue
adverse drug
glycemic control