Successful Establishment of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
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Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy in an academic practice in Rhode Island.
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is an increasingly utilized treatment modality that has been proven to be safe and cost effective for treating infections that require prolonged antimicrobial treatment. Adequate patient selection, a structured OPAT team with an effective communication system, and routine clinical monitoring are key elements to establish a successful OPAT progr...
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