- IDMP is an interprofessional, multidisciplinary, multi-hospital program whose mission is to improve the care of patients with infectious diseases, prevent the spread of infection, and ensure the appropriate use of antimicrobials.
- IDMP's fields include Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infection Control, and Clinical Microbiology.
- IDMP coordinates with clinicians across UCSF teaching hospitals: UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, UCSF Medical Center at Mt Zion, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland, Zuckerburg San Francisco General Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center San Francisco to promote best practices across all the hospitals.
What's New
What's New: 6/6/26 AL - added dosing for Gram-negative Bloodstream Infection
What's New: 6/6/26 AL - added dosing for Gram-negative Bloodstream Infection
What's New: 6/6/26 AL - added dosing for Gram-negative Bloodstream Infection
What's New: 6/6/26 AL - added dosing for Gram-negative Bloodstream Infection
What's New: - Simplified inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Added flow chart to guide antibiotic selection
- Updated dosing table and recommended antibiotic options to reflect newer data
- Added section on duration of therapy in patients with immunocompromise to support decision-making in these situations
- Enhanced section on select resistance mechanisms for clarity
- Added section on commonly asked questions for clarity and completeness
- Removed tables on bioavailability, inferred susceptibility, and other considerations to focus guideline recommendations and streamline decision making