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Evaluation of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Approach to Minimize Overuse of Antibiotics in Patients with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 May 2016

Denise Kelley ,
Patrick Aaronson ,
Elaine Poon ,
Yvette S. McCarter ,
Ben Bato  and
Christopher A. Jankowski
Denise Kelley
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacy, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
Patrick Aaronson
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacy, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
Elaine Poon
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacy, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
Yvette S. McCarter
Affiliation:
Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida
Ben Bato
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacy, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
Christopher A. Jankowski*
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacy, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
*
655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 ([email protected])
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Abstract

An antimicrobial stewardship educational initiative provided to physicians and pharmacists was evaluated at an academic medical center to minimize inappropriate treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB). A significant decrease in empirical antimicrobial use for ASB was observed after education. Multifaceted educational initiatives can reduce inappropriate antimicrobial treatment of ASB.

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Concise Communication
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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 35 , Issue 2 , February 2014 , pp. 193 - 195
Copyright
Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 2014

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