Optimizing Diagnostic Stewardship: The Clinician’s Perspective

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1. Structured diagnostic stewardship improves outcomes.

2. 42% of C. difficile cases lacked clinical criteria.

3. Modify testing processes to optimize care.

4. Use clinical decision support for test ordering.

5. Implementing reflex testing reduced infection rates.

6. Multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for success.

7. Early leadership involvement supports policy.

8. Resources by SHEA provide further guidance.