RESUMO
Antimicrobial stewardship is an important component in health care outcomes of all patients. Many institutions are seeking the best methods to incorporate antimicrobial stewardship strategies into their hospitals including pharmacy services. Multiple factors should be considered when beginning or expanding an antimicrobial stewardship program. The purpose of this article is to discuss the development of basic antibiotic competencies and training for staff pharmacists in a community hospital. The article includes an assessment of pharmacists' knowledge pre education and post education, perception of benefits from an antibiotic education program, and learning needs and preferences.
RESUMO
The assessment of a program to promote appropriate knowledge and behaviors related to vancomycin and aminoglycoside administration by direct-care nurses working on the intensive care and a medical-surgical unit of one regional medical center is reported.