Lessons learned from a diagnostic stewardship intervention in response to a blood culture bottle supply shock

Key Points

• A diagnostic stewardship intervention reduced blood culture orders by 60%, ensuring resource optimization.
• The policy changes potentially saved $145,000 monthly, demonstrating significant financial impact amid supply chain issues.
• A multidisciplinary team approach maintained stable in-hospital sepsis mortality rates during the intervention.
• The findings highlight the effectiveness of stewardship interventions in managing limited medical resources.