Stewardship
Stewardship
Stewardship (/ˈstjuːərdʃɪp/; from Old English 'stíweardscipe') is an ethical ideology or set of principles that advocates for the responsible management of resources, which can be environmental, economic, health-related, or otherwise. In a medical context, stewardship often refers to the careful and responsible management of healthcare resources, particularly in relation to antimicrobial, medication, and healthcare stewardship.
Etymology
The term 'stewardship' originates from Old English 'stíweardscipe', which is a combination of 'stíweard' (steward) and '-scipe' (ship). The term 'steward' itself comes from 'stíweard', which is a combination of 'stí' (house, hall) and 'weard' (warden, guard, keeper).
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial Stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
Medication Stewardship
Medication Stewardship is a patient-centered, outcomes-focused approach to improving medication use, enhancing patient health outcomes, reducing the risk of adverse events, and promoting cost-effective therapies.
Healthcare Stewardship
Healthcare Stewardship is the responsible management of healthcare resources to ensure their sustainability and optimize patient care. This can involve a wide range of activities, from managing hospital budgets and staffing to implementing evidence-based practices and reducing waste.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stewardship
- Wikipedia's article - Stewardship
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