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Resources available to promote antimicrobial stewardship in our community

January 29, 2016

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) defines antimicrobial stewardship as ?coordinated interventions designed to improve and measure the appropriate use of antimicrobials by promoting the selection of the optimal antimicrobial drug regimen, dose, duration of therapy, and route of administration.?1 In the January 2016 edition of Partners in Health UpdateSM, we provided tips on how you can help to promote antimicrobial stewardship.

With the cold and flu season upon us, we suggest that you review the campaign materials offered by the World Health Organization regarding proper antibiotic use and consider displaying them in your office. You can view and download the materials on their website.

To learn more about antimicrobial stewardship in human medicine, visit the IDSA?s website.

1www.idsociety.org/Stewardship_Policy


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