Abstract:BackgroundCommunity parenteral antimicrobial therapy (CoPAT) allows patients to receive intravenous (IV) antimicrobials outside the hospital; however, inappropriate use occurs and can lead to adverse outcomes. In addition, these patients are at high risk of readmission. Our objective was to assess the quality of CoPAT in a large healthcare system in order to guide implementation of an intervention requiring mandatory review by antimicrobial stewardship.MethodsWe identified patients with orders for IV antimicro… Show more
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