1489. Safety and Performance of a Pharmacist-Driven Nasal MRSA PCR Protocol for De-escalation of Empiric Vancomycin for Suspected Pneumonia at an Academic Medical Center
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1670
Abstract: Limited published data supports the de-escalation of empiric anti-methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) antibiotics for suspected pneumonia upon negative nasal MRSA screening. Besides limited sample sizes, special populations, such as those who are immunocompromised and/or… read more here.
Keywords: vancomycin; pharmacist driven; mrsa pcr; nasal mrsa ... See more keywords
Pharmacist‐driven education for solid organ transplant recipients in the COVID‐19 era
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14013
Abstract: In the COVID-19 era, it remains of utmost importance for solid organ transplant (SOT) patients and caregivers continue to receive excellent education following transplantation. As a leader in SOT, we recognized the need to enhance… read more here.
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Pharmacist‐driven interventions to de‐escalate urinary antimuscarinics in the Programs of All‐Inclusive Care for the Elderly
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17965
Abstract: Given associations with serious cognitive and physical adverse effects (e.g., dementia, falls), strong anticholinergics, like urinary antimuscarinics (UAMs), should be avoided in older adults. This feasibility study aimed to (1) evaluate the implementation rate of… read more here.
Keywords: interventions escalate; driven interventions; urinary antimuscarinics; pharmacist driven ... See more keywords
Impact of a pharmacist‐driven methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus surveillance protocol
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DOI: 10.2146/ajhp160964
Abstract: Purpose. Results of a study to evaluate the impact of a pharmacist‐driven methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) surveillance screening protocol are reported. Methods. A retrospective single‐center, quasi‐experimental, pre‐post cohort study was conducted to assess medication‐use and… read more here.
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A Pharmacist-Driven Intervention Designed to Improve Medication Accuracy in the Outpatient Kidney Transplant Setting
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DOI: 10.2147/dhps.s264022
Abstract: Background Medication errors are one of the leading causes of complications and readmissions in healthcare and stem directly from inadequate medication lists. In transplantation, medication discrepancies can lead to fluctuating levels of immunosuppression, resulting in… read more here.
Keywords: medication; accuracy; intervention; medication errors ... See more keywords
Clinical Impact of a Pharmacist-Driven Prospective Audit with Intervention and Feedback on the Treatment of Patients with Bloodstream Infection
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11091144
Abstract: Evidence for the utility of pharmacist-driven antimicrobial stewardship programs remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of our institutional pharmacist-driven prospective audit with intervention and feedback (PAF) on the treatment of patients with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment patients; pharmacist driven; driven paf; pharmacist ... See more keywords