Antimicrobial stewardship is a programme in a healthcare setting promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics. It also aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the spread of multi-drug resistance organisms. Proper antimicrobial stewardship helps to reduce antimicrobial resistance and prevent a global health crisis.
The goal is:
- to use the RIGHT antibiotic
- for the RIGHT person
- at the RIGHT time
The primary goal of antimicrobial stewardship is to get the best clinical outcomes while minimising unintended consequences e.g. resistance and adverse effects of antimicrobials.
Category:
Antibiotic Resistance