Leveraging antimicrobial stewardship programs in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency.

Torsten A Joerger Laura L BioLauren M PuckettHayden T Schwenk

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2022)

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has strained antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) but offered new opportunities. This review summarizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ASPs, review the contributions ASPs have made in the pandemic response, and highlight the potential role of ASPs in future pandemics.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
public health
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
global health
emergency department
sars cov
current status
risk assessment