De-escalating empiric antimicrobial therapy is a strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship programs can play a major role in preserving antibiotic effectiveness and preventing unnecessary antibiotic use.
Lauren R. Biehle, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
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Biehle is the antimicrobial stewardship pharmacy lead at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Her role focuses on improving antibiotic use across the spectrum of health care in Colorado. Her scholarship interests include antimicrobial stewardship, diagnostic stewardship, and their intersection with antimicrobial resistance.
Articles by Lauren R. Biehle, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
A robust stewardship program requires a comprehensive investment in technology and staff.
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