Considerations for implementation: Pediatric outpatient antimicrobial stewardship program

Am J Infect Control. 2021 Dec;49(12):1543-1546. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.07.017. Epub 2021 Aug 4.

Abstract

It is encouraging that most acute care centers have formal antimicrobial stewardship (AS) programs; though, most antibiotic use occurs in outpatient settings where access to infectious diseases specialists are limited. Stewardship programs often target dichotomous populations (adult or pediatric), but most children receive care in nonacademic, community outpatient settings. We propose 3 considerations for adult providers and infection preventionists seeking to incorporate outpatient AS elements and implement quality improvement initiatives that optimize pediatric care.

Keywords: Antibiotic stewardship; Children; Community; Framework.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Outpatients
  • Quality Improvement

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents