Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

The Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program works behind the scenes to ensure that your child receives antimicrobials appropriately: the right medicine, at the right dose, for the right amount of time. Our core team of physicians and pharmacists has extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infections, including those caused by resistant germs. We collaborate with nurses, providers, and pharmacists in every area at Riley, as well as with IU Health’s state-of-the-art microbiology laboratory, to help provide the most up-to-date care for each child at Riley.

Our PAS Program:

• Raises awareness about antibiotic resistance
• Promotes appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use
• Increases the likelihood that children benefit from antibiotic treatment
• Reduces antibiotic resistance
• Decreases the spread of infections
• Reduces the risk of patients being harmed by their treatment
• Ensures patients receive optimal antibiotic doses

Thanks to the Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program’s dedication and innovation, the Infectious Diseases Society of America has named Riley Hospital for Children an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence. Riley Hospital is the only children’s hospital in Indiana that has this prestigious designation. Read more about our infectious disease team and Riley’s award here.