Implementation of a centralised aminoglycoside monitoring service. (10th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Hara, Kate; Prior, Felicity H.; Whyte, Ian M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pharmacy practice and research. Volume 45:Number 2(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 198
• Page End: 202
• Publication Date: 2015-06-10
• Subjects: pharmacokinetics -- pharmacy practice -- therapeutic drug monitoring -- antibiotics -- clinical interventions; Hospital pharmacies -- Australia -- Periodicals; Pharmacy -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.1002/jppr.1087
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1445-937X

Abstract

Abstract: Following the Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic recommendation for computerised dose monitoring for aminoglycosides, there was a need for health services to implement these systems. We describe the establishment of a centralised aminoglycoside monitoring service designed to be accessible across the local health district. The service was established within the local medicines information service, and uptake and acceptance of recommendations were reviewed at 12 months. The service was well accepted following the first 12 months, although uptake was low. The implementation of the service was considered to be a successful addition to practice and to the local health district.