Assessing antimicrobial stewardship governance in Northeast Brazilian hospitals: a survey-based analysis.

Sylvia Lemos HinrichsenMarcela Coelho de LemosJuliana Magalhães BernardinoJuliana Andrade LimaGenaro CarrazoneTatiana VilellaGabriel TrovaLibia MouraReginaldo Gonçalves de Lima-Neto Adrian John Brink

Published in: JAC-antimicrobial resistance (2024)

The empirical use of antimicrobials without local epidemiological or susceptibility data underscores the absence of logistical support for microbiological cultures in the region. These findings emphasize the urgent need for systematic AMS processes and multiprofessional teams to drive AMS and IPC practices, essential for patient care and safety.

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healthcare
primary care
electronic health record
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global health
machine learning
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