Missed Antimicrobial Stewardship Opportunities for Hospitalized Patients with Urinary Tract Infections Receiving Ceftriaxone.
Drew A WellsKerry O ClevelandAnna JacobsShanise PattersonDarius MasonPublished in: Hospital pharmacy (2023)
Patients admitted to the hospital and receiving treatment with ceftriaxone for UTI were infrequently converted to oral therapy prior to discharge despite meeting criteria for automatic pharmacist IV-to-PO conversion. Findings highlight opportunities to contribute to antimicrobial stewardship initiatives across the health system and the importance of tracking and reporting results to frontline providers.