In an effort to improve the use of antimicrobial medications, California was the first state to enact antimicrobial stewardship legislation in 2006. Since then, the state has mandated enhanced antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) in hospitals and other medical facilities. The goal of the California Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Initiative is to enhance patient outcomes, reduce resistance to antibiotics, and decrease unnecessary costs. It provides guidance and support for California ... [Read More]
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What Is Antimicrobial Stewardship? The Development of Antimicrobial Medicine
Why Is there a Need for Antimicrobial Stewardships? Antibiotics have been used for millennia to treat infections. Initially, various molds and plant extracts were used by different civilizations. Still, until the 20th century, bacterial infections such as pneumonia and diarrhea were the number one cause of death. In 1909, German physician Paul Ehrlich became the first person to create a chemical that could kill select bacteria. This drug became the first modern antibiotic. Antibiotics, ... [Read More]
