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  • Clinical Microbiology

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  • Antimicrobial resistance necessitates targeted treatment strategies.
  • Unit-specific antibiograms provide local resistance data crucial for effective antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Implementation requires addressing data and coordination challenges.

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  • To report experiences in developing and planning the implementation of a unit-specific antibiogram.
  • To highlight the role of facilitators in overcoming implementation barriers.
  • To integrate antibiogram development into a broader antimicrobial stewardship program.

Main Methods:

  • Facilitated development of a unit-specific antibiogram.
  • Involved internal and external facilitators to manage challenges.
  • Integrated antibiogram activities within the existing antimicrobial stewardship program.

Main Results:

  • Successful development and planning for implementation of a unit-specific antibiogram.
  • Facilitators played a crucial role in addressing data limitations and coordination issues.
  • The initiative was incorporated as part of the facility's antimicrobial stewardship program.

Conclusions:

  • The development of unit-specific antibiograms is feasible and integral to antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Facilitator involvement is essential for successful antibiogram implementation.
  • This represents a foundational step for evaluating antibiogram impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes.