Resources for Preparing and Using Antibiograms in Hospital Settings

Author(s)

Fred Tenover, University of DaytonFollow
Dana Tawa, Cepheid
Stephanie Mitchell, Cepheid
Isabella A. Tickler, Cepheid
John Stelling, Whonet
Janet Hindler, University of California, Los Angeles
Debra A. Goff, Ohio State University - Main Campus
Dan Diekema, University of Iowa

Document Type

Program

Publication Date

4-2023

Abstract

This is a guide to resources that are available to assist laboratories with the preparation and dissemination of their antimicrobial susceptibility testing data in a format known as an "antibiogram" as an aid to antimicrobial stewardship activities in their hospital. There are three color-coded pathways in the slide deck: Pathway A for laboratories with no experience with antibiograms; Pathway B for laboratories with some experience that want to improve and expand the use of their antibiograms; and Pathway C for experienced laboratories that want to share their data with external surveillance systems.

Keywords

Antibiotic use, Antimicrobial resistance, Global surveillance, Infection control, Antimicrobial stewardship

Disciplines

Immunology and Infectious Disease | Microbiology

Comments

Acknowledgment: Thanks to Adam Zerda, Diane Flayhart, Bruce Altevogt, and Elizabeth Hermsen for their helpful reviews.

eCommons Citation

Tenover, Fred; Tawa, Dana; Mitchell, Stephanie; Tickler, Isabella A.; Stelling, John; Hindler, Janet; Goff, Debra A.; and Diekema, Dan, "Resources for Preparing and Using Antibiograms in Hospital Settings" (2023). Training Materials on Antimicrobial Resistance. 3.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/amr_training/3