Ordering Errors with Extended Infusion Antibiotics: Incorrect Admin Duration

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Ordering Errors with Extended Infusion Antibiotics: Incorrect Admin Duration

Hello colleagues,

We are consistently seeing errors with extended infusion antibiotics NOT being ordered for the appropriate administration duration. We are an Epic institution and have two orderable options (i.e. Zosyn IV and Zosyn IV Extended Infusion Panel).

Does anyone have any effective solutions to assure accurate ordering? Thinking additional language in the orderable display name to target use or order instructions?

Thank you,
Megan Fragale, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Medication Safety Officer
Skagit Regional Health
Mount Vernon, Washington

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