Antibiotic stewardship Antibiotic Stewardship: Introduction Antibiotic Stewardship refers to coordinated efforts to optimize the use of antibiotics to improve patient outcomes, reduce antibiotic resistance, and prevent infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). With the rise of antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) emphasize proper antibiotic use to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ensure effective treatment