| Autor: |
Cannella, Carrie |
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Hospital Pharmacy; Nov2010 Supplement, Vol. 45 Issue 11, pS1-S5, 5p, 2 Charts |
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The landscape of health care is rapidly changing. With health care reform on the horizon, institutions are examining many practices to determine the best way to provide optimal care while minimizing economic burden. Antimicrobial stewardship is one method many institutions are implementing to achieve this balance. Antimicrobial stewardship encompasses a wide range of services aimed at improving patient outcomes and minimizing the untoward effects of antimicrobial agents including side effects as well as induction of resistance. These programs have been shown to decrease both the development of resistance as well as expenditures on antimicrobial agents. Recently, computerized decision support software has been implemented at many institutions. This technology has greatly improved the productivity of antimicrobial stewardship programs. Combining available technology with expert knowledge in infectious diseases is necessary to ensure the continued efficacy of current antimicrobial agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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