‘Start smart’: using front-line ownership to improve the quality of empiric antibiotic prescribing in a paediatric hospital

Infection is the most frequent indication for non-scheduled admission to paediatric hospitals, leading to high levels of empiric antibiotic prescribing. Antibiotic prescribing in line with local guidelines, improves patient outcomes, reduces adverse drug events and helps to reduce the emergence of a...

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Main Authors: Robert Cunney, Ikechukwu Okafor, Roisin McNamara, Michelle Kirrane-Scott, Aisling Rafferty, Patrick Stapleton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-08-01
Series:BMJ Open Quality
Online Access:https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/8/3/e000445.full
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