title: Promoting value through antimicrobial stewardship.
abstract: An institution that uses a value-based approach to manage and prevent problems related to the suboptimal use of antibiotics will improve its bottom line through: Efficiencies brought about by aggressive management of institutional resources. Reductions in hospital admission/readmission. Fewer complications. Better transitions in care. Increased revenues through preferential referrals.
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Lynch
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003363:Cost Control; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000191:economics*; D062505:Value-Based Purchasing
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents