title: Keeping patients safe: antibiotic resistance and the role of nurse executives in antibiotic stewardship.
abstract: In this column, the authors discuss the issue of antibiotic resistance, components of a program of antibiotic stewardship, and the role of the nurse executive in leading and supporting these efforts.
authors.affiliation: Authors Affiliations: Associate Professor (Dr Manning), Jefferson School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chief Patient Care Officer (Ms Giannuzzi), Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, Florida.
authors.forename: Mary Lou
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Manning
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Giannuzzi
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000592:standards / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / Q000592:standards; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000592:standards*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents