Welcome to our antimicrobial stewardship resources for outpatient healthcare providers. Here, providers can access essential tools to optimize antibiotic use and patient care. Explore continuing education courses, comprehensive antibiotic treatment guidelines, and patient education resources. Elevate your practice with evidence-based strategies for antimicrobial stewardship. To get started, check to see if you’re meeting the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Outpatient Clinicians.
Provider Education
Urinary Tract Infections
- WA DOH’s Medical Provider’s FAQs about Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
An evidence-based document that addresses some common drivers for antibiotic prescribing for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) - CDC’s Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations for Management of Urinary Tract and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (Free CE)
Respiratory Illnesses
- Dialogue Around Respiratory Illness Treatment (DART)
- CDC’s Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations for Bronchitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Or COPD) Exacerbation, Viral Upper Respiratory Infection, And Acute Sinusitis (Free CE!)
Acute Otitis Media
- CDC’s Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations for the Management of Acute Otitis Media and Pharyngitis (Free CE)
- Additional free online continuing education: CDC Training on Antibiotic Stewardship
Outpatient Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines
Antibiotic Treatment Guide
- UW’s Centers for Stewardship in Medicine (formerly UW-TASP) Antibiotic Guide
Contains evidence-based antibiotic recommendations for the treatment of common diseases
National Clinical Guidelines
- CDC’s Adult Outpatient Treatment Recommendations
Summarizes in a clear and concise manner the most recent recommendations for appropriate antibiotic prescribing for adults - CDC’S Pediatric Outpatient Treatment Recommendations
Summarizes in a clear and concise manner the most recent recommendations for appropriate antibiotic prescribing for pediatrics
Guidance for penicillin and beta-lactam allergy delabeling efforts
Resources for your Patients
Handouts
Posters for Patient Care Areas