Proposed metrics to benchmark antibiotic prescribing in pediatric outpatient settings.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2021
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.08.028
Abstract
Metrics to track and compare outpatient pediatric antibiotic prescribing are needed to improve antibiotic use and prevent unwanted consequences of antibiotic overuse. We have considered the impact and feasibility of available metrics and propose select high-priority measures for electronic reporting of pediatric outpatient antibiotic use. Streamlined use of antibiotic prescribing metrics will allow for national benchmarking, monitoring and identification of targets and goals for improvement.
Journal Title
American journal of infection control
Volume
49
Issue
12
First Page
1547
Last Page
1550
Keywords
Benchmarking; Children; Measures; Outpatient antibiotic stewardship
Recommended Citation
Poole NM, Wattles BA, El Feghaly RE; SHARPS-OP Collaborative Benchmarking Subgroup. Proposed metrics to benchmark antibiotic prescribing in pediatric outpatient settings. Am J Infect Control. 2021;49(12):1547-1550. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2021.08.028
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