
Principles in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Upcoming Webinar
Choosing Antibiotics Responsibly and Effectively in Wound Care
Thursday, April 24Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCWS
Join Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCWS, to learn strategies for choosing the most appropriate antimicrobial agent for each patient, with a discussion focusing on a range of case examples and highlighting best uses for cleansing, topical, oral, and IV antibiotics.
White Paper
The Evolution of Antimicrobial Stewardship: Past, Present, and Future
The advent of antibiotics is one of the top medical advancements made in human history, but the challenge of antibiotic resistance was not far behind. In this white paper, learn how antimicrobial stewardship efforts have developed in response to an ongoing struggle to ensure antibiotics are used responsibly and to minimize the growing problem of resistance....Fact Sheet
Quick Facts - Principles in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial stewardship programs aim to reduce antimicrobial resistance through optimal antibiotic selection and dosing. Learn more about how health care professionals can contribute to effective stewardship efforts....Featured Articles
Antimicrobial “Awareness” Can Arise from Many Sources
Learn how the World Health Organization’s AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) program guidelines and associated resources can aid in the safe and effective use of antibiotics, thus contributing to antimicrobial stewardship....
Read MoreAntimicrobial Stewardship in Limited Resource Settings: Can Proper Antibiotic Use Help Address Health Inequities?
In this interview, Dr. Linda Benskin describes the problems that often lead to antimicrobial resistance in limited-resource settings and how these challenges might be overcome....
Read MoreA Guide to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolbox Across the Healthcare Continuum
Kara S. Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC, shares antimicrobial stewardships tips, as well as pitfalls to avoid, for health care practitioners across the spectrum of care....
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