Assessing antimicrobial stewardship governance in Northeast Brazilian hospitals: a survey-based analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective governance of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and infection prevention control (IPC) in healthcare facilities is crucial for safeguarding patients against healthcare-associated infections and enhancing patient outcomes by optimizing antibiotic use and curbing the spread of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens.

Objectives

To assess the current AMS governance in two public hospitals in Northeast of Brazil, specifically focusing on identifying institutional antibiotic policies and operational practices.

Methods

A survey was conducted by team leaders of both hospitals from 2020 to 2022 using a questionnaire adapted from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recommendations for implementing AMS programmes (ASP) in Latin America and the Caribbe

SUBMITTER: Hinrichsen SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11299941 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature