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4. Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus infections in patients admitted to freestanding pediatric hospitals, 2009-2016.

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Spaulding AB, Thurm C, Courter JD, Banerjee R, Gerber JS, Newland JG, Parker SK, Brogan TV, Kronman MP, Shah SS, Smith MJ, Patel SJ, Lee BR, and Hersh AL

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Adolescent, Age Distribution, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Child, Child, Preschool, Databases, Factual, Female, Hospitalization trends, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolation & purification, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Retrospective Studies, Sex Distribution, Staphylococcal Infections mortality, Staphylococcus aureus isolation & purification, United States epidemiology, Hospitalization statistics & numerical data, Hospitals, Pediatric statistics & numerical data, Staphylococcal Infections drug therapy, Staphylococcal Infections epidemiology
Abstract

We observed pediatric S. aureus hospitalizations decreased 36% from 26.3 to 16.8 infections per 1,000 admissions from 2009 to 2016, with methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) decreasing by 52% and methicillin-susceptible S. aureus decreasing by 17%, among 39 pediatric hospitals. Similar decreases were observed for days of therapy of anti-MRSA antibiotics.

Published
2018
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5. Guidance for the knowledge and skills required for antimicrobial stewardship leaders.

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Cosgrove SE, Hermsen ED, Rybak MJ, File TM Jr, Parker SK, and Barlam TF

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Humans, Inservice Training, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Cross Infection drug therapy, Cross Infection microbiology, Cross Infection prevention & control, Infection Control methods, Infection Control organization & administration, Knowledge Management, Medication Therapy Management education, Medication Therapy Management organization & administration
Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship programs are increasingly recognized as critical in optimizing the use of antimicrobials. Consequently, more physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers are developing and implementing such programs in a variety of healthcare settings. The purpose of this guidance document is to outline the knowledge and skills that are needed to lead an antimicrobial stewardship program. It was developed by antimicrobial stewardship experts from organizations that are engaged in advancing the field of antimicrobial stewardship.

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2014
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