Abstract: A relatively simple CDS tool implemented in the ED quickly improved adherence to prescribing guidelines for duration of therapy, likely due to targeting of an important workflow. The CDS provides text-based guidelines and order defaults based on patient age. Within weeks of implementation, adherence to guidelines regarding prescribed duration increased by nearly 60%.

Describe the new knowledge and additional skills the participant will gain after attending your presentation.: Attendees will be aware of strategies to implement Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tools to help prescribers with guideline-adherent durations for antibiotic prescriptions.

Authors:

Jonathan Beus (Presenter)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Brandon Ku, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Talene Metjian, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Abigail Dodds, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jamie Irizarry, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Kathleen Chiotos, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jeffrey Gerber, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Joseph Zorc, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia