Fig. 1

Basic Flowchart Symbols. Is an illustration of basic flow chart symbols that were used to identify specific activities and summarize data. The oval shape shows where the process of antibiotic initiation begun and ended. The arrow shows the direction of patient movement to another step. The rectangle shows the antibiotic care activity or task that took place at that step. The diamond shape shows the antibiotic care decisions that were made at that time. The “D” shape shows the sources or step that contributed to delay in antibiotic initiation. Finally the rectangle with one irregular line shows antibiotic stewardship documentation that was done by a health worker