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Controlling use of antimicrobial agents

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Lahey Hitchcock Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

|April 1, 1997

Summary

Hospitals must reduce antimicrobial use to combat multiply resistant organisms. This article guides organizing antimicrobial control programs for diverse healthcare settings.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Hospital Administration
Public Health

Background:

The rise of multiply resistant organisms poses a significant threat to patient care.
Excessive antimicrobial agent use is a primary driver of antimicrobial resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline strategies for organizing effective antimicrobial control programs.
To provide adaptable options for hospitals with varying resource levels.

Main Methods:

Review of antimicrobial stewardship principles.
Description of key components for antimicrobial control program organization.
Presentation of resource-flexible implementation strategies.

Main Results:

Antimicrobial control programs are essential for limiting resistance.
Structured programs can be implemented across different hospital resource settings.
Effective stewardship requires a multi-faceted approach.

Conclusions:

Curtailing excessive antimicrobial use is critical for combating resistance.
Organized antimicrobial control programs are feasible and necessary for all hospitals.
Implementing these programs aids in preserving antimicrobial efficacy.

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