Fixed vs. Free-text Documentation of Indication for Antibiotic Orders
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.769
Abstract: Abstract Background Requiring indications for antimicrobial orders can allow stewardship programs to evaluate adherence to guidelines and assess outcomes. We extracted indication data from our institution’s EPIC system and found that in a 29-month time… read more here.
Keywords: free text; antibiotic orders; menu; indication ... See more keywords
Identification of Inappropriate Antibiotic Orders During Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Within the Primary Care Setting
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DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000968
Abstract: Objective The aim of the study was to describe implementation of an outpatient antibiotic stewardship program at primary care practices in South Florida and the proportion of appropriate and inappropriate orders and reasons for inappropriateness… read more here.
Keywords: stewardship; antibiotic orders; inappropriate antibiotic; stewardship program ... See more keywords