Auditing tools for antimicrobial prescribing in solid organ transplant recipients: The why, the how, and an assessment of current options

Abstract

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) aims to optimize antimicrobial use. Auditing and reporting of antimicrobial prescribing are essential. Auditing tools for solid organ transplant (SOT) patients should tailor to their needs. Methods: We reviewed published data describing auditing tools in the general and SOT population. Results: We focused on three internationally or nationally available auditing tools. The National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) is web-based tool to report antimicrobial consumption and assess appropriateness using standardized definitions based on consensus guidelines. In the absence of guidelines, adjudication is based on AMS principles. An automated dash..