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Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship

To promote judicious and appropriate antimicrobial use to achieve the best patient outcomes across the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Children’s Health enterprise.

Vision Statement

To be a national leader in pediatric antimicrobial stewardship by advancing diagnostic excellence, promoting health equity, and supporting responsible antimicrobial prescribing across inpatient, outpatient, and global care settings.

Resource Updates

Antimicrobial Monitoring GuidelinesÌý(PDF) (Updated 10/2025)
Guidelines for Initial Therapy for Common Pediatric InfectionsÌý(updated 9/2025)
Drug-Susceptible Tuberculosis Therapy GuidelineÌý(PDF) (updated 6/2025)
Pre-Incision Antibiotics for Cesarean Delivery AlgorithmÌý(updated 2/2025)
LPCH Blue Card – Antibiogram and Antimicrobial Dosing Quick Reference Card (updated 2/2025)
Inpatient Antibiogram (updated 2/2025)
Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin®) Dosing GuideÌý(PDF) (updated 1/2025)

Program Updates

Apr 2024                  Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Children’s Health ASP Program again recognized by IDSA Center of Excellence
Jan 2024                     Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Children’s Health ASP program again recognized by CDPH HAI Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll and designated with GOLD status
Jul 2023      Welcome Lauren Kushner, MD, new associate medical director for ASP
Jul 2022 ASP Website Launch
Nov 2021 Offering of PGY2 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Residency
May 2021 Global Changes to Vancomycin Reaction

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