Which aspect is NOT included in evaluating the effectiveness of the Antibiotic Stewardship program?

The evaluation of an Antibiotic Stewardship program focuses primarily on practices directly related to antibiotic use and management to ensure optimal patient outcomes and minimize resistance. Appropriate prescribing protocols are essential to evaluate how effectively antibiotics are used, ensuring that the right drug is prescribed for the right infection at the right dose and duration. Feedback reports on antibiotic use provide critical data on how the program is performing and can highlight areas for improvement. Protocols for justifying antibiotic indications are vital in determining whether antibiotics are necessary at all in given situations, thus preventing overuse.

Facility layout and design, however, does not directly pertain to the effectiveness of antibiotic utilization or stewardship principles. While a well-designed facility can support better healthcare practices overall, it does not influence the specifics of antibiotic prescribing or usage policies, which are the core components of an Antibiotic Stewardship program. Therefore, the aspect that is not included in evaluating the effectiveness of such programs is the physical layout of the facility.