Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

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Antibiotics are the most important treatment we have to fight life-threatening bacterial diseases. When antibiotics are overused, there is an increase in drug-resistant germs. Antibiotic resistance is when an antibiotic has lost its ability to effectively control or kill bacterial growth. It is a worldwide problem.

Antibiotic stewardship programs ensure children receive the right antibiotic at the right dose and at the right time and duration. These programs improve patient outcomes, reduce antibiotic resistance and save healthcare dollars.

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

Parents can feel confident that our doctors and pharmacists are working together to improve the quality of care for children with infections. Children in the hospital who are receiving antibiotics to treat bacterial infections are assessed daily.

Our pharmacists evaluate the use of antibiotics every day and make recommendations to improve treatment. We use education to ensure that health professionals in the hospital have the most up-to-date information for treating patients while minimizing the effect on antibiotic resistance.

Conditions Treated

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

Doctors

Our team of board certified pediatricians specializes in the appropriate use of antibiotics to fight infectious diseases.

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    Locations

    Locations

    In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.

    Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health

    Infectious Diseases
    705 Riley Hospital Dr
    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    317.944.5000

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    Riley Outpatient Center at IU Health

    Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    575 Riley Hospital Dr
    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    317.944.7260

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    Program Forms & Resources

    The Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Riley at IU Health provides the following forms for parents, healthcare providers and personnel. We have also curated relevant resources from other websites and provided links with brief descriptions of the information that is available.

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    Related Departments

    We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related departments.

    For Health Professionals

    We work with referring physicians to provide specialized care to children with infectious diseases. Physicians can reach an infectious disease specialist at 317.944.5000. For consultations or referrals, please call 317.944.7260 or send a fax to 317.948.0860. Physicians may also call the Riley at IU Health 24/7 Transfer Center at 317.963.3333.

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    Riley at IU Health works with referring physicians in Indiana and beyond.

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    Education

    The Infectious Diseases Department at Riley at IU Health is committed to educating and training medical students, physician assistants, residents and fellows. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine is based at Riley at IU Health. It is a three-year program that prepares fellows for a career as an academic pediatric infectious disease specialist.

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