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Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol
; 2(1): e172, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2120725
ABSTRACT
Using a mixed-methods approach, we assessed the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) in Colorado hospitals. ASP leaders reported decreased time and resources, reduced rigor of stewardship interventions, inability to complete new initiatives, and interpersonal challenges. Stewardship activities may be threatened during times of acute resource pressure.