Impact of a Telehealth-Based Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Community Hospital Health System.

Background: Data on antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) facilitated via telehealth in the community hospital setting are limited.

Methods: A telehealth-based ASP was implemented in 2 community hospitals (285 and 176 beds). Local pharmacists without residency or prior antimicrobial stewardship training were trained to conduct prospective audit and feedback.