Exploring the role of infection preventionists in antimicrobial stewardship programs through several lenses: A brief report

Matthew Weissenbach; Donna Haiduven; Salah S Qutaishat

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.06.004

Exploring the role of infection preventionists in antimicrobial stewardship programs through several lenses: A brief report

Am J Infect Control. 2020 Jan;48(1):106-107. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.06.004. Epub 2019 Jul 31.

Authors

Matthew Weissenbach¹, Donna Haiduven², Salah S Qutaishat³

Affiliations

¹ University of South Florida College of Public Health, Tampa, FL. Electronic address: [email protected].
² University of South Florida College of Public Health, Tampa, FL.
³ Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI.

PMID: 31377061
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.06.004

Abstract

This study explored perceptions of the role of infection preventionists (IPs) in antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) among IPs, pharmacists, infectious diseases physicians, and hospital executives. Expert telephone interviews, using a validated survey tool, were conducted from November 1, 2016 to December 12, 2016 (n = 28). Participants with clinical responsibilities reported modest expectations of the IP in ASPs. Competing IP job responsibilities and limited ASP role clarity were cited as common barriers to IP engagement.

Keywords: Antibiotic stewardship; Antimicrobial stewardship; Barriers; Multidisciplinary collaboration; Survey.

MeSH terms

Adult
Antimicrobial Stewardship*
Attitude of Health Personnel*
Female
Hospital Administration
Humans
Infection Control Practitioners / psychology*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Male
Middle Aged
Pharmacists / psychology*
Physicians / psychology*
Surveys and Questionnaires