March 16, 2020
Best practices back proactive antimicrobial stewardship in ASCs
Hospitals have long dominated the realms of infection control and antibiotic overuse. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), which typically release patients the same day of a procedure, use antibiotics less frequently than other facilities, and most do not have an antimicrobial stewardship program. However, some ASC leaders and organizations are encouraging stewardship by adopting infection prevention awareness programs.
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