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Area of Science:

  • Hospital administration
  • Infectious disease management
  • Public health

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms and escalating antimicrobial expenses pose significant challenges for healthcare facilities.
  • There is a growing demand from governmental bodies, professional organizations, and accrediting agencies for structured hospital programs to combat antimicrobial misuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment of a formal antimicrobial stewardship program within a teaching hospital setting.
  • To outline the application of change management and quality improvement principles, specifically John Kotter's eight-step model, in developing this program.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a structured antimicrobial stewardship program.
  • Utilizing John Kotter's eight-step model for leading change as a framework.
  • Applying quality improvement principles to program development and execution.

Main Results:

  • A formal antimicrobial stewardship program was successfully established in a teaching hospital.
  • The program integrated change management principles to address antimicrobial misuse.
  • The initiative aimed to improve antimicrobial use and combat resistance.

Conclusions:

  • Formal antimicrobial stewardship programs are crucial for addressing antibiotic resistance and costs in hospitals.
  • A structured approach using change management models can effectively establish these vital programs.
  • This model provides a scalable framework for other healthcare institutions seeking to implement similar initiatives.