Improving the appropriate use of vancomycin: One facility's success with an order form.

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  • Source:
    Formulary. Aug99, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p710. 2p. 1 Chart.
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    • Subject Terms:
      VANCOMYCIN; ORDER picking systems; DRUG efficacy
    • Abstract:
      Discusses the strategy used by clinicians to improve the use of vancomycin. Review of medical records of patients receiving vancomycin for over a four-month period; Institution of vancomycin order form; Review of medical record of patients receiving vancomycin after the form initiation; Impact of mandatory order form use in reducing inappropriate vancomycin use and development of resistance.