Indication-driven order entry decreases stewardship and pharmacist interventions

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Jan;45(1):120-122. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.155. Epub 2023 Aug 2.

Abstract

Indication-driven order entry (IDOE) was implemented at our pediatric institution for cefazolin, piperacillin-tazobactam, and meropenem; the 3 most intervened upon antibiotics during prospective audit and feedback (PAF) by the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP). IDOE was associated with a significant reduction in both ASP PAF recommendations and clinical pharmacist interventions.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Cefazolin
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Meropenem
  • Pharmacists*
  • Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination
  • Cefazolin
  • Meropenem