title: Controlling use of antimicrobial agents.
abstract: Physicians and hospitals must curtail the excessive use of antimicrobial agents to limit the emergence and spread of multiply resistant organisms. This article describes how to organize an antimicrobial control program and provides options for hospitals working with a range of resources.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Lahey Hitchcock Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Duncan
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016357:Infection Control Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D015397:Program Evaluation
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents