THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK FOR OUTPATIENT PARENTERAL ANTIBIOTIC-THERAPY

A variety of treatment models can be constructed to provide intravenous antibiotic therapy outside the hospital. The type and details of each model must be adapted to local needs and resources, but those that coordinate the resources of all the primary members of the team necessary to care for patients, offer the greatest potential for a safe and efficient programme. We believe that the teamwork of the physician, nurse, and pharmacist in our clinic-based, physician-directed model can provide a safe and effective service, which is appreciated by the patients we care for.