527. New Robust Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) Results in Reduction of Clostridium difficile 30-Day Readmission

摘要

BackgroundAs the pipeline for antibiotics is decreasing and antibiotic resistance is increasing, it is critically important to be stewards of antibiotics. ASP has become a mandated program as of January of 2017 by Joint Commission and condition of participation for CMS on reimbursement. A pilot program of C. difficile treatment in the academic medical center proved to be quite useful to adapt to a larger healthcare system.