Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health threats worldwide. Sepsis is another major issue that warrants a balance between prompt initiation and appropriate cessation of antibiotic therapy. Hence, optimizing antibiotic use is crucial to reducing antibiotic resistance and sepsis. A key strategy to achieve this is diagnostic stewardship, which refers to ordering the proper tests for the right patient at the right time, thereby enabling optimal clinical care.
In a meeting conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, diagnostic stewardship was discussed, focusing on improving patient safety via optimal laboratory use. Emerging issues in the field of diagnostic stewardship were identified, such as increasing awareness among stakeholders and the necessary strategies and interventions. Here is a summary of the…
