165. Decreased Antimicrobial Consumption and Decreased Rates of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms Following Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience from an Australian Tertiary Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.367
Abstract: Abstract Background Current guidelines recommend empiric antibiotics be used only for severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or in cases where there is high clinical suspicion for bacterial co-infection. Level of adherence to guideline-recommended… read more here.
Keywords: resistant organisms; patient days; 1000 patient; drug resistant ... See more keywords
Reduction of Clostridium difficile Infection in a Community Teaching Hospital Associated with Antimicrobial Stewardship Team Interventions on Fluoroquinolone Utilization
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1241
Abstract: Abstract Background In April 2016, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) at Summa Health System – Akron Campus (SHS-AC) began reviewing all fluoroquinolone use in addition to other daily responsibilities. The decision to do so was… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; fluoroquinolone utilization; infection; hospital ... See more keywords
Reduction in Antibiotic Consumption Upon Implementation of Antibiotic Indication Requirement
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1242
Abstract: Abstract Background In recent years, antimicrobial stewardship has become an important topic, shaping policy throughout healthcare, most notably in inpatient institutions. Various strategies are implemented (often in combination) to achieve the goal of more responsible… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; reduction; use; 1000 patient ... See more keywords
The Development and Assessment of a Physician-Specific Antibiotic Usage and Spectrum Feedback Tool
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.621
Abstract: Abstract Background Measuring antimicrobial usage is a hallmark of antimicrobial stewardship programs. Service –level antimicrobial consumption data is easily obtained but offers limited value to individual clinicians. More specific data via spot audit is resource… read more here.
Keywords: 100 patient; tool; feedback; spectrum ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Acute Rehabilitation for Kids in the PICU: A Canadian Multicenter Point Prevalence Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002601
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To evaluate mobilization practices, barriers, and mobility-related adverse events in Canadian PICUs. DESIGN National 2-day point prevalence study. SETTING Thirteen PICUs across Canada. PATIENTS Children with a minimum 72-hour PICU length of stay on… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; patient days; prevalence; mobilization ... See more keywords
Clinical syndromes and treatment location predict utility of carbapenem sparing therapies in ceftriaxone-non-susceptibleEscherichia colibloodstream infection
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DOI: 10.1186/s12941-020-00400-z
Abstract: Background Cefiderocol, ceftazidime-avibactam, ceftolozane-tazobactam, intravenous fosfomycin and plazomicin represent potential carbapenem sparing agents for extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase or AmpC beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli infection. However, available data is limited in predicting the volume of carbapenem therapy which… read more here.
Keywords: 100 patient; carbapenem sparing; infection; patient days ... See more keywords
Sustaining operational excellence in the oncology intensive care unit.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.30_suppl.248
Abstract: 248 Background: In a high risk setting such as an oncology Intensive Care Unit (ICU), providing quality care and maintaining a culture of safety is vital to patient outcomes. Operational excellence built a foundational operating… read more here.
Keywords: 1000 patient; operational excellence; patient days; care ... See more keywords