The purpose of this study is to pilot the use of best practices alerts to enhance an antimicrobial stewardship program using the electronic medical record, EPIC.
The purpose of this study is to pilot the use of best practices to enhance an antimicrobial stewardship program using the electronic medical record, EPIC. Screening information technology tools via SETNET/Safety SUrveyor(Premier) and the electronic anti-infective order form would allow for sufficient medical record review to create best practices alerts for the purpose of appropriate de-escalation of anti-invectives.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,285
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Percentage of best practice alerts(BPA) that were completely accepted, partially accepted, or rejected within 72 hours of issuing the BPA
after issuing the BPA for deescalation, the responding healthcare provider will respond in one of the manners above
Time frame: One Year
The number and type of antiinfectives that were administered before and after(11days) the best practice alert is issued.
The antiinfective use before and after the BPA will be analyzed in detail. The number of antibiotics, percentage decrease(or less likely increase) in antiinfectives in the 3 days before BPA , and 11 days after the BPA will be analyzed. A cost analysis will be performed. Patient outcomes will not be assessed.
Time frame: One year
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