Title | Sharing Antimicrobial Reports for Pediatric Stewardship (SHARPS): A Quality Improvement Collaborative. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Newland JG, Gerber JS, Kronman MP, Meredith G, Lee BR, Thurm C, Hersh AL |
Corporate Authors | SHARPS Collaborative |
Journal | J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc |
Volume | 7 |
Start Page | 124 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 124-8 |
Date Published | 2018 May 15 |
ISSN | 2048-7207 |
Abstract | Background.: Although many children's hospitals have established antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), data-driven benchmarks for optimizing antimicrobial use across centers are lacking. We developed a multicenter quality improvement collaborative focused on sharing data reports and benchmarking antimicrobial use to improve antimicrobial prescribing among hospitalized children. Methods.: A national antimicrobial stewardship collaborative among children's hospitals, Sharing Antimicrobial Reports for Pediatric Stewardship (SHARPS), was established in 2013. Characteristics of the hospitals and their ASPs were obtained through a standardized survey. Antimicrobial-use data reports were developed on the basis of input from the participating hospitals. Collaborative learning opportunities were provided through monthly webinars and annual meetings. Results.: Since 2013, 36 US hospitals have participated in the SHARPS collaborative. The median full-time equivalent (pharmacist and physician) dedicated to 30 of these ASPs was 0.75 (interquartile range, 0.45-1.4). To date, the collaborative has developed 26 data reports that include benchmarking reports according to specific antimicrobial agents, indications, and clinical service lines. The collaborative has conducted 27 webinars and 3 in-person meetings to highlight the stewardship work being conducted in the hospitals. The data reports and learning opportunities have resulted in approximately 36 distinct stewardship interventions. Conclusion.: A pediatric antimicrobial stewardship collaborative has been successful in promoting the development of and innovation among pediatric ASPs. Additional research is needed to determine the impact of these efforts. |
DOI | 10.1093/jpids/pix020 |
Alternate Journal | J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc |
PubMed ID | 28379408 |