Infection preventionists role in antimicrobial stewardship: Survey of APIC members

Am J Infect Control. 2020 May;48(5):584-586. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.02.003. Epub 2020 Apr 7.

Abstract

The primary job responsibility of infection preventionists (IPs) is to lead organizational initiatives that prevent and control health care-associated infections. Increasingly, IPs are participating in activities that support antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). We conducted a survey of Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology members practicing in acute care facilities to determine the degree of their involvement in ASP activities.

Keywords: Antibiotic resistance; Infection prevention and control; Patient safety; Quality of care.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship / organization & administration*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Health Facilities
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / organization & administration*
  • Infection Control Practitioners / psychology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Professional Role / psychology*
  • Societies, Medical
  • Surveys and Questionnaires