Five Lessons Learned About Antimicrobial Stewardship Metrics
SUMMARY
IDstewardship.com | December 2024
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) metrics are essential for identifying, acting on, and re-evaluating opportunities to enhance the safe and appropriate use of antibiotics. Without reliable data, antibiotic stewards risk being ineffective.
In this article, pharmacist Timothy P. Gauthier shares his perspective on five lessons learned about antimicrobial stewardship metrics, including the importance of recognizing where your data comes from (and its limitations), refining analytical approaches, and adapting communication strategies to “tell your data story” for diverse stakeholders. By leveraging AMS data and strategic insights, healthcare professionals can enhance clinical decision-making processes, optimize therapy for improved patient outcomes, and drive more effective antimicrobial utilization while helping combat resistance.
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Timothy P. Gauthier, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP – Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Program Manager, Baptist Health South Florida, Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise
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