Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship | A.R. Patient Safety Portal

Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship | A.R. Patient Safety Portal

Core Element Implementation in 2018

LEADERSHIP: 98%

Dedicating necessary human, financial and information technology resources

ACCOUNTABILITY: 96%

Appointing a single leader responsible for program outcomes

DRUG EXPERTISE: 97%

Appointing a single pharmacist leader responsible for working to improve antibiotic use

TRACKING: 96%

Monitoring antibiotic prescribing and resistance patterns

ACTION: 99%

Implementing at least one recommended action, such as systemic evaluation of ongoing treatment need after a set period of initial treatment (i.e. “antibiotic time out” after 48 hours)

REPORTING: 93%

Regular reporting information on antibiotic use and resistance to doctors, nurses and relevant staff

EDUCATION: 91%

Educating clinicians about resistance and optimal prescribing