Optimization of vancomycin use in hospitalized patients with pneumonia through implementation of informatics based antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) intervention

Key Points

• The aim is to improve the use of vancomycin in hospitalized pneumonia patients through an informatics-based intervention.
• Implemented an informatics-based antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP).
• Monitored vancomycin usage before and after the intervention.
• Assessed healthcare costs related to vancomycin use.
• Evaluated nMP screening rates among pneumonia patients.
• Significant reduction in vancomycin utilization after ASP implementation.
• Considerable healthcare-cost savings achieved.
• Notable increase in nMP screening among pneumonia patients.