Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Hosp Pharm. 2022 Aug;57(4):416-418. doi: 10.1177/00185787221075190. Epub 2022 Feb 10.

Abstract

During COVID-19 pandemic, implementing and maintaining an antimicrobial stewardship protocol obtained both low rates of MDR microorganisms and low antimicrobial use in an 800-bed hospital network in northern Italy. Infectious diseases specialist consulting was crucial to maintain this protocol active.

Keywords: anti-infectives; infection control; infectious diseases.