Policies and procedures

Consults, protocols, and therapeutic interchanges

System_RXCLIN 143 Pharmacy Procedure for IV-PO Alert (Vigilanz)

Key points:

• Vigilanz will alert pharmacist to the presence of IV antimicrobials that are 100% bioavailable on a patient's active medication profile for >48 hours
• Pharmacist will review the patient's profile for appropriateness of intervention and contact the appropriate provider if the patient is clinically stable and can tolerate oral intake as detailed in policy
• Pharmacist must document intervention

Additional information

Houston Methodist Antimicrobial Stewardship page

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