5- Why Antimicrobial Policy required ?
Why Antimicrobial Policy required
Principles of policy (Integrated Stewardship)
- Microbiology guides therapy wherever possible Indications should be evidence based
- Narrowest spectrum required
- Dosage appropriate to the site and type of infection
- Minimise duration of therapy
- Ensure monotherapy in most cases
Questions for front-line HCW
To be steward is to have skills in continuum
Work flow of Integrated Antimicrobial Stewardship
All India Institute of Medical Science Rishikesh 2020 Antibiotic Policy
