Hospital pharmacy acquisition of nonstocked antimicrobials-current processes and areas for improvement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The delivery of prompt and appropriate antimicrobial therapy for life-threatening infections is an important antimicrobial stewardship measure and a priority for hospitals.

Objectives

To better understand U.S. hospital pharmacy stocking processes and acquisition of nonstocked antimicrobials and to identify strategies for improving this process.

Methods

This mixed-methods study recruited infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists. Semistructured interviews with pharmacists in Minnesota were conducted via video conferencing software from January 21, 2021, to March 17, 2021. Audio recordings of the interviews guided survey development and were also transcribed, coded, and qualitatively analyzed. Surveys were distributed throughout the United

SUBMITTER: Thomas CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9637775 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature