Procedure
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Management
A one-page care plan for patients having Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Management, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this treatment gives antibiotics through an IV at home
- I understand it treats serious infections
- I tell my provider about allergies or side effects
- I understand proper IV line care is very important
- I understand I will be monitored during treatment
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Management is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.