Search results for "Stewardship"
Skin infection guideline improved stewardship
Implementation of a guideline on treatment of cellulitis and cutaneous abscesses significantly improved one hospital's antimicrobial stewardship, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/09/4.htm
9 Mar 2011
You can reduce antibiotic resistance
Leading an antibiotic stewardship program is within the reach of hospitalists at even the smallest community hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/05/coverstory.htm
15 May 2011
Letter from the Editor
This issue examines antibiotic stewardship programs, rapid response systems, pocket ultrasounds, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/05/lfe.htm
15 May 2011
MKSAP quiz on antibiotics
These cases and commentary, which address antibiotics, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/05/ty.htm
15 May 2011
Antimicrobials: New drugs, new resistance
Ten years ago, infection control was the biggest trend in tackling hospital-based infectious diseases. Now the new hot area is antibiotic stewardship.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/06/antimicrobials.htm
15 Jun 2011
The June issue of ACP Hospitalist is online
The latest issue of ACP Hospitalist is now online, featuring stories on partial DNRs, antibiotic stewardship, ICU care, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/22/6.htm
22 Jun 2011
Antibiotic tracking expands to hospitals
The CDC's electronic antibiotic tracking system has been expanded from outpatient settings to hospitals, the agency announced last week during Get Smart About Antibiotics Week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/23/5.htm
23 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: High-value, cost-conscious care
These cases and commentary, which address high-value, cost-conscious care, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/01/ty.htm
15 Jan 2012
Most C. diff infections tied to health care exposure
Nearly all Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) are associated with health care exposure, though actual CDI onset most often occurs in non-hospital settings, according to a new report.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/14/4.htm
14 Mar 2012
Ethics in daily hospitalist practice
ACP's recently revised Ethics Manual offers guidance on situations relevant to hospitalists, such as stewardship of resources, communicating with patients, and dealing with conflicts over treatment goals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/coverstory.htm
15 May 2012