Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are designed to optimize the use of antimicrobial agents. They involve:
- Developing guidelines for the appropriate use of antimicrobials. - Reviewing and monitoring prescribing practices. - Providing feedback and education to prescribers. - Implementing policies to restrict the use of certain high-risk antibiotics. - Promoting the use of diagnostic tests to confirm bacterial infections before prescribing antibiotics.
