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One size does not fit all: advanced practice provider considerations for the antimicrobial steward
Kyleen E Swords1, Gina M Weddle2, Joshua C Herigon2
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology : ASHE
|September 4, 2023
Summary
Advanced practice providers are key antimicrobial prescribers. Antimicrobial stewardship programs should consider specific strategies when collaborating with these healthcare professionals for optimal antibiotic use.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Advanced practice providers (APPs) are significant antimicrobial prescribers in diverse healthcare settings.
- Effective antimicrobial stewardship requires engaging all prescribers, including APPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key considerations for antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) when involving APPs.
- To provide guidance for optimizing APP engagement in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on APP roles in antimicrobial prescribing.
- Analysis of current antimicrobial stewardship program structures.
- Development of best practice recommendations for APP integration.
Main Results:
- APPs represent a substantial and established prescriber group.
- Tailored engagement strategies are necessary for effective APP participation in stewardship.
- Understanding APP practice patterns is crucial for successful stewardship interventions.
Conclusions:
- Antimicrobial stewardship programs must actively incorporate APPs into their strategies.
- Collaborative approaches can enhance the impact of stewardship on antimicrobial prescribing by APPs.
- Targeted education and support for APPs can improve antimicrobial use and patient outcomes.
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