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. Antimicrobial resistance is when an antibiotic has lost its ability to effectively control or kill bacterial growth. It is a worldwide problem and one of the biggest health threats today.
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.
Conditions & Services
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 and
Locations
Doctors
Our team of board certified pediatricians specializes in the appropriate use of antibiotics to fight infectious diseases.
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317.944.7260
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 Pediatric Infectious Disease
575 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Related Departments
Related Departments
We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related departments.
Health Professionals
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.
Refer A Patient
Riley at IU Health works with referring physicians in Indiana and beyond.
Refer A PatientEducation
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.