Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship Program
Northwestern Medicine is committed to improving antibiotic use to ensure that antibiotics remain effective treatment options.
Our mission is to advocate for optimal antimicrobial use and diagnostic testing for every patient to improve clinical outcomes, prevent drug resistance, enhance quality and safety, and advance research. Our vision is to protect antimicrobials and promote a culture of stewardship across our health system and communities. Our goals for 2023 are to advance stewardship efforts to optimize outcomes and antibiotic use to provide a consistent level of care across all of Northwestern Medicine. |
Recent Updates
Urinary Infection Treatment Guidance
Apr 2023 | System-wide Biofire® FilmArray® Blood Culture Identification Panel Clinician Guidance Dec 2022 | NMH and CDH |
Outpatient Infection Treatment Page
Apr 2023 | System-wide Oral Antibiotics for Treatment of Non-operative Appendicitis & Diverticulitis Feb 2023 | System-wide |
Renal Dosing Guidance
July 2023 | System-wide Empiric Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections Sept 2022 | System-wide |
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Why Our Work Matters
The Northwestern Medicine Antimicrobial Stewardship Team works continuously to support our clinicians in their decision to prescribe antibiotic orders. Please reach out to your hospital's antibiotic stewardship team for resources and clinical decision support.
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