Role of the Pharmacist in Antimicrobial Stewardship

Diane M Parente; Jacob Morton

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2018.05.009

Role of the Pharmacist in Antimicrobial Stewardship

Med Clin North Am. 2018 Sep;102(5):929-936. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.05.009.

Authors

Diane M Parente¹, Jacob Morton²

Affiliations

¹ Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Department of Pharmacy, The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI 02906, USA. Electronic address: dgomes5@lifespan.org.
² Infectious Diseases, Department of Pharmacy, Saint Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608, USA.

PMID: 30126581
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.05.009

Abstract

The goals of antimicrobial stewardship are to optimize antimicrobial use to improve patient outcomes and minimize adverse consequences. A successful antimicrobial stewardship program is one that is multidisciplinary. Pharmacists are core members of antimicrobial stewardship and undertake multiple roles to accomplish the goals of the program. As antimicrobial stewardship continues to expand across the patient care continuum, pharmacists will serve a vital role in preserving the armamentarium of antimicrobials and improving quality of patient care.

Keywords: Antimicrobial stewardship; Hospital; Long-term care; Outpatient; Pharmacist; Pharmacy; Prospective audit with intervention and feedback.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ambulatory Care / organization & administration
Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use*
Antimicrobial Stewardship / organization & administration*
Drug Resistance, Bacterial / drug effects
Drug Resistance, Microbial / drug effects*
Humans
Long-Term Care / organization & administration
Medication Reconciliation / organization & administration
Pharmacists / organization & administration*
Professional Role*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents