THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK FOR OUTPATIENT PARENTERAL ANTIBIOTIC-THERAPY

A variety of treatment models can be constructed to provide intravenou s antibiotic therapy outside the hospital. The type and details of eac h model must be adapted to local needs and resources, but those that c oordinate the resources of all the primary members of the team necessa ry to care for patients, offer the greatest potential for a safe and e fficient programme. We believe that the teamwork of the physician, nur se, and pharmacist in our clinic-based, physician-directed model can p rovide a safe and effective service, which is appreciated by the patie nts we care for.