Peer Comparison of Anti-MRSA Agent Prescription in the Inpatient Setting

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 Dec;38(12):1506-1508. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.219. Epub 2017 Oct 25.

Abstract

Peer comparison has potential as an effective antimicrobial stewardship intervention in the inpatient setting. We report a new metric, days of therapy per 100 service days, for comparing antibiotic utilization. Among 14 prescribers on the primary infectious diseases service during a 6-month period, we identified 1 outlier for each anti-MRSA agent. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:1506-1508.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / classification
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Humans
  • Inpatients
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents