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Creative Collaborations in Antimicrobial Stewardship: Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Core
Priya Nori1, Yi Guo1, Belinda Ostrowsky2
1Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Montefiore Health System, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
The Medical Clinics of North America
|August 22, 2018
Summary
Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) thrive through internal and external collaborations. These partnerships foster policy development, research, and regional growth for effective antimicrobial use.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are crucial for combating antimicrobial resistance.
- The success and expansion of ASPs depend on strategic partnerships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of internal and external collaborations for ASPs.
- To identify opportunities for policy development, research, and regional growth through partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and case studies on ASP collaborations.
- Analysis of successful partnership models within healthcare systems and with external organizations.
Main Results:
- Internal collaborations (administration, clinical services, pharmacy, etc.) drive policy and education.
- External collaborations (quality organizations, other ASPs, Dept. of Health) offer unique growth opportunities.
Conclusions:
- Fostering diverse collaborations is essential for the sustained success and impact of antimicrobial stewardship programs.
- Strategic partnerships enhance policy, research, and the expansion of ASPs regionally.
Keywords:
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