Attached are resources for patients being discharged on Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and Complex Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (COpAT).
The DUHS OPAT Administration Chart is an educational chart on common antimicrobials administered in the outpatient setting with information on infusion rates (e.g. intermittent, extended, and/or continuous infusion rates) and recommended lab monitoring parameters.
The DUHS OPAT Lab Interpretation document is provided for guidance on abnormal lab interpretation in the outpatient setting for patients on OPAT or COpAT. This document is meant for guidance purposes only and should be used alongside clinical judgment.
The DUH OPAT Processes and Procedures document provides an overview of key process in the OPAT workflow for ID teams rounding at DUH and DRH.