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INFECTIOUS DISEASE Resources
The use of antimicrobials continues to be an important therapeutic modality, one that makes up a large portion of total healthcare expenditures, especially in the hospitalized patient. These therapies decrease the complications of infections, but carry an inherit risk of toxicities and the risk of increasing prevalence of multiple drug-resistant organisms (MDROs).  Many strategies have been employed to optimize the use of these medications, including increasing measures to try to slow the development of resistant organisms.

Topic links will connect the user via email to the developer of content.  The form, policy or tool will then be provided by the contact person.  Online resources will direct the user to the corresponding web site.

Tools/Protocols/Nomograms
Tools Related to Antimicrobial Selection
Tools Related to Antimicrobial Dosing/Route
Tools/Protocols Related to Duration of Antimicrobial Therapy
Miscellaneous Tools/Protocols

Online Resources
Treatment Guidelines, Policies, and Regulatory Bodies
Antibiotic Use Guidelines/Handbooks
Professional Societies, Educational Opportunities, and Listserves
Archived Journals – Free
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Healthcare-Associated Infections and Multiple-Drug Resistant Organisms
Surveillance, Reporting, and Initiatives
Resources for Long-Term Care Facilities
Resources on Facility and Environmental Infection Control

These resources have been compiled to help PSW members develop programs and protocols for their practices.  This page should not be considered an all-encompassing reference on the topic.  Specific documents may reflect unique policies, formularies, or laboratory controls and should not be adopted for patient care without a thorough review and evaluation in the context of the user’s patient population and practice site.

Additional aspects of this topic or alternative solutions are welcome and can be submitted to Steve Ebert, Infectious Disease Chapter Editor.

Disclaimer: Use of any website content and/or requested documents is not meant to replace professional judgment. Documents and materials have not been peer reviewed.  Pharmacists should always exercise caution and cross reference materials while caring for patients. PSW and the other contributors to this site do not assume legal or other liability for errors made while using this information.