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Antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
In a recent publication, “Antibiotic Use in the United States, 2017: Progress and Opportunities,” the CDC reported that roughly 30% of hospital antibiotics are prescribed incorrectly or are entirely unnecessary. However, on average, antibiotic prescribing in outpatient settings decreased by 5% from 2011 to 2014.
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