Impact of the expansion of antimicrobial stewardship services during transitions of care at an academic hospital
03 June 2020
Antimicrobial stewardship of anti-infectives prescribed upon hospital discharge was implemented to improve the rate of appropriate prescribing at discharge. Appropriate prescribing significantly improved from 47.5% to 85.2% (P < .001), antimicrobial days of therapy decreased, and 30-day readmission rates decreased. Discharge antimicrobial stewardship was effective in improving anti-infective prescribing practices.
Further reading: Cambridge University Press
Author(s): Stephanie T. Zampino, Paula A. Politis, Susan M. Fosnight, Thomas M. File and M. David Gothard
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