Principles and Practice of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Resource Allocation

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2023 Dec;37(4):683-714. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2023.07.002. Epub 2023 Sep 19.

Abstract

Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) improve individual patient outcomes and clinical care processes while reducing antimicrobial-associated adverse events, optimizing operational priorities, and providing institutional cost savings. ASP composition, resources required, and priority focuses are influenced by myriad factors. Despite robust evidence and broad national support, individual ASPs still face challenges in obtaining appropriate resources. Though understanding the current landscape of ASP resource allocation, factors influencing staffing needs, and strategies required to obtain desired resources is important, acceptance of recommended staffing levels and appropriate ASP resource allocation are much needed to facilitate ASP sustainability and growth across the complex and diverse health care continuum.

Keywords: Antibiotic stewardship; Antimicrobial stewardship; Infectious diseases pharmacist; Staffing model.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship* / methods
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship* / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Resource Allocation*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents