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The Expanding Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Hospitals in the United States: Lessons Learned from a Multisite Qualitative Study
- Source :
- Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety; February 2018, Vol. 44 Issue: 2 p68-74, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Misuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance, which adversely affects morbidity, mortality, length of stay, and cost. To combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance, The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have initiated or proposed requirements for hospitals to have antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), but implementation remains challenging. A key-informant interview study was conducted to describe the characteristics and innovative strategies of leading ASPs.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15537250 and 1938131X
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs44389876
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjq.2017.07.007