Hot Topics in Pharmacy: An Interview with ID Pharmacists: New Joint Commission Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements

This episode includes an interview with two ID specialty pharmacists and their take on the new Joint Commission requirements that were implemented in 2023. Tune in to learn what they anticipate to be the biggest challenges and opportunities they see from the perspective of a large academic and small community hospital.   Show notes: R3 Report Antibiotic Stewardship: https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/r3-reports/r3_antibioticstewardship_july2022_final.pdf The Joint Commission Antibiotic Stewardship Resources: https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/patient-safety-topics/infection-prevention-and-control/antibiotic-stewardship The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.