Going for the Gold: A Description of 'Centers of Excellence' Designation by Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Publication Title

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Authors

Ravina Kullar
Jerod Nagel
Susan C Bleasdale
Sarah H Sutton
Snezana Naumovski
Andres Rodriguez
Cheryl Smith
James Leggett, Infectious Diseases Consultants, Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA; Oregon Health & Sciences University, Division of Infectious Diseases, Portland, OR, USAFollow
Ellie J C Goldstein, Infectious Diseases Division, Providence St Johns' Health Center; Santa Monica, CA; RM Alden Research Laboratory; Santa Monica CA, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-18-2018

Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization and mandated by The Joint Commission to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, < 50% of institutions have optimal ASPs in place. Building on its experience of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) advocacy, Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) developed the AMS Centers of Excellence (CoE) program, which will serve as a conduit to share best practices and highlight the standards for other hospitals to strive to achieve to advance the field of AMS. A designation of CoE signifies that these institutions deliver high-quality care consistently, serve as the "gold" standard for executing novel AMS principles, and demonstrate commitment to their ASP. This paper describes the process and purpose of designating institutions as AMS CoEs, provides awareness to clinicians on opportunities available through IDSA with this CoE designation, and discusses the evolution of the program.

Specialty/Research Institute

Infectious Diseases