Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (Jan 2021)
Evaluation of a hybrid antimicrobial restriction process at a large academic medical center
Abstract
We conducted a retrospective review of a hybrid antimicrobial restriction process demonstrating adherence to appropriate use criteria in 72% of provisional-only orders, in 100% of provisional orders followed by ID orders, and in 97% of ID-initiated orders. Therapy interruptions occurred in 24% of provisional orders followed by ID orders.