title: Antimicrobial stewardship: it's time to step it up.
abstract: Hospitals that use antibiotics wisely can reduce lengths of stay and morbidity and mortality, and save on costs. Here are keys to an antimicrobial stewardship program.
authors: Lee Ann
authors: LA
authors: Jarousse
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015142:Baltimore; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D017723:Drug Utilization Review; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D057970:Inappropriate Prescribing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007318:Inservice Training; D007857:Leadership; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents