In Pursuit of the Optimal Antimicrobial Stewardship Practice Model: A Multihospital Analysis of Direct Patient Care Interventions to Characterize the Role of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

Harrison Phan; Jefferson Cua; Alice Margulis Landayan; Lourdes R Menendez Alvarado; Lee Amaya; Josh Caraccio; Timothy P. Gauthier

doi:10.1093/ofid/ofaf510

September 29, 2025Open Forum Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

In Pursuit of the Optimal Antimicrobial Stewardship Practice Model: A Multihospital Analysis of Direct Patient Care Interventions to Characterize the Role of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

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The analysis reveals that infectious diseases specialist pharmacists provide essential support for patient care in antimicrobial stewardship.
Interventions by clinical pharmacists show significant variations in complexity and urgency that affect patient outcomes.
This retrospective analysis examines antimicrobial stewardship interventions across three hospitals, highlighting their importance.
The findings underscore the need for better integration of infectious diseases specialists to enhance antimicrobial use.

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Retrospective analysis evaluates antimicrobial stewardship interventions by pharmacists, implying their crucial role in patient care.

Abstract

This retrospective analysis across 3 hospitals evaluates antimicrobial stewardship interventions by clinical pharmacists, specialist pharmacists, and infectious diseases specialist pharmacists. Findings highlight differences in intervention types, urgency, and complexity, underscoring the value of infectious diseases specialist pharmacists in optimizing patient care and antimicrobial use within a multitiered pharmacy practice model.

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