Title: Impact of applying antibiotic policy on antibiotic utilization

Abstract:

Objective: our study was conducted to assess the benefit of applying antibiotic policy in ICU department during the period from July 2019 to October 2019 in aim to improve patient's outcome, cost reduction & incorporate the detection, prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance into institutional strategic goals. 

Patients and method: applying antibiotic policy in ICU department during the period from July 2019 to October 2019, developing  and implementing hospital antimicrobial policy which is available to specialists in all clinical area, reported infection are prescribed according to best practice guidelines and documentation of drug allergy .The prescribed AB is formatted as physician order and choosing the (antibiotics, dose, interval and duration)  and should be renew every 7 days ( automatic stop order). Monitoring  and review of policy.

Conclusion: antibiotic policy in ICU provides high cure rate, less cost, minimize side effect & control of antibiotic resistance.

Biography:

Infection Control Consultant, Health Service Centre, Egypt