Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (Jan 2023)
Cost evaluation of a nurse coordinated outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) program
Abstract
A structured, nurse-driven outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) program within an academic healthcare system was associated with reduced odds of 60-day unplanned OPAT readmissions and costs after hospital discharge. These findings may facilitate justifying additional resources for OPAT programs to improve care while decreasing costs.