Application of Standardized Antimicrobial Administration Ratio as a Motivational Tool within a Multi-Hospital Healthcare System

Application of Standardized Antimicrobial Administration Ratio as a Motivational Tool within a Multi-Hospital Healthcare System

The standardized antimicrobial administration ratio (SAAR) is a novel antimicrobial stewardship metric that compares actual to expected antimicrobial use (AU). This prospective cohort study examines the utility of SAAR reporting and inter-facility comparisons as a motivational tool to improve overal...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Shealy, Joseph Kohn, Emily Yongue, Casey Troficanto, P. Brandon Bookstaver, Julie Ann Justo, Hana R. Winders, Sangita Dash, Majdi N. Al-Hasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
antibiotics
antimicrobial use
antimicrobial stewardship
metrics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/9/1/32

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https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/9/1/32

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