Canadian Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Current Resources and Implementation Characteristics

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Mar;39(3):350-354. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.292. Epub 2018 Jan 30.

Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) became an accreditation requirement for Canadian hospitals in 2013. Pediatric programs are in various stages of program development and implementation, with 93% of surveyed Canadian academic pediatric hospitals having established ASPs. The programs varied in their team composition, implementation of stewardship strategies, and measured metrics. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:350-354.

MeSH terms

  • Academic Medical Centers
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship / organization & administration*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship / statistics & numerical data
  • Canada
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Drug Utilization
  • Health Resources
  • Hospitals, Pediatric*
  • Humans
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians
  • Program Development
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents