Abstract:A 2016 AAAAI position statement recommended routine evaluation of beta-lactam allergies due to the burden of pervasive mislabeled allergies. This quality improvement study implemented strategies to expedite evaluation at Rady Children's Hospital. METHODS: A real-time list of inpatients with beta-lactam allergies, Best Practice Advisory and automatic referral was created in EPIC. Pharmacy staff documented reactions using a standardized Smartform aimed at distinguishing reaction types (i.e., immediate vs delayed… Show more
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