title: Guidance for the knowledge and skills required for antimicrobial stewardship leaders.
abstract: Antimicrobial stewardship programs are increasingly recognized as critical in optimizing the use of antimicrobials. Consequently, more physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers are developing and implementing such programs in a variety of healthcare settings. The purpose of this guidance document is to outline the knowledge and skills that are needed to lead an antimicrobial stewardship program. It was developed by antimicrobial stewardship experts from organizations that are engaged in advancing the field of antimicrobial stewardship.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Sara E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Cosgrove
authors.forename: Elizabeth D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Hermsen
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rybak
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: File
authors.forename: Sarah K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Tamar F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Barlam
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D007318:Inservice Training; D058436:Knowledge Management; D054539:Medication Therapy Management / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents