Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkit.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkit.

July 16, 2014

Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association Physician Leadership Forum; July 2014.

Antimicrobial stewardship has been promoted as an element of patient safety. This toolkit provides resources for hospital administrators, clinicians, and patients to help prevent overuse of antibiotics, including a readiness assessment checklist, webinars, and frequently asked questions.

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