Medication Use Evaluation for Indication of Antibiotics in a Large Tertiary Medical Center

Accuracy of Provider-Selected Indications for Antibiotic Orders

“…6,7 However, for these indications to be utilized by antimicrobial stewardship programs, there is an assumption that the indication entered reflects the true indication. This assumption can be problematic because antibiotics are often ordered empirically without a definite indication at the time of order, and initial indications are not often updated once a definitive diagnosis has been obtained.…”

“…Documentation of indications may help stewardship programs track antibiotic utilization patterns and improve prescribing 6 7 However, for these indications to be utilized by antimicrobial stewardship programs, there is an assumption that the indication entered reflects the true indication.…”