Implementation of a Pharmacist-Directed Antimicrobial Stewardship Protocol Utilizing Rapid Diagnostic Testing.

Rapid identification of gram-positive bacteria and resistance determinants from blood cultures can reduce the time to optimal antibiotic therapy. This study evaluates the use of technology to rapidly identify gram-positive bacteria in combination with a pharmacist-directed antimicrobial stewardship protocol in a tertiary-care facility. Rapid diagnostic testing was performed on gram-positive blood cultures.