The word cleric (Lat., clericus from clerus) is derived from the Greek kleros, a lot. In the Septuagint, this word is used in the literal sense quite frequently, though not in its later technical sense. In the First Epistle of St. Peter (v, 3) it is applied to entire body of the faithful.hile cleric in its strict sense means one who has received the ecclesiastical tonsure, yet in general sense it is also employed in canon law for all to whom clerical privileges have been extended. Such are the members of religious orders: Monks and nuns, and even lay brothers and novices.
Antimicrobial stewardship. Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
Antimicrobial stewardship is often not considered something that directly involves home care and hospice nurses, but we can make a difference by helping reduce the amount of antibiotics that are used by patients. Tables 1, 2, and 3 contain specific actions that can be taken to optimize the use of antimicrobials.