The goal of our Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) is to ensure the optimal selection, dosage, and duration of antimicrobial treatment are chosen that result in the best outcomes with minimal toxicity to the patient and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
We tackle the issue of growing antibiotic resistance through a number of initiatives that follow recommendations in the CDC Core Elements of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
Recent Fellows' Projects
Development of a diagnostic algorithm to optimize outpatient respiratory culture ordering practices – Ruby Sangha, MD, Evan Facer, DO
Using MRSA nasal PCR to de-escalate unnecessary vancomycin use for children with complicated pneumonia – Melena Robertson, DO
Reduction of unnecessary antifungal coverage in pediatric intensive care unit patients through prospective auditing and provider education – Genevieve Donahey, MD
Initiatives
Our mascot, Stewie, advertises and educates the hospital on new ASP initiatives.
ID fellows interested in ASP are involved in many of our initiatives and play an active role in the ASP Committee. Involvement includes development of antimicrobial stewardship interventions, approving restricted antimicrobials, prospective audit and feedback, DJ’ing at the Annual ASP Bug Bowl, and recommending optimal antimicrobials based on rapid diagnostic results.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Leadership Committee:
Serene Sheikh, PharmD
Michael Green, MD
Zachary Aldewereld, MD
Glenn Rapsinski, MD
Catherine Hayes, MD
Genevieve Donahey, MD
Lindsay Anne Montoya, MPH