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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Health Services Research
    • Quality Improvement

    Background:

    • Prolonged parenteral antimicrobial therapy is often necessary for infections.
    • Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) allows treatment continuation at home.
    • Ghent University Hospital has 15 years of OPAT experience.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically review and improve the hospital's OPAT program through a multidisciplinary approach.
    • To identify and address challenges and barriers in the existing OPAT process.
    • To enhance the quality and safety of home-based intravenous antimicrobial therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • A multidisciplinary review of the OPAT process was conducted.
    • Regulatory, financial, and logistical barriers were identified.
    • A revised OPAT program was developed, including patient inclusion criteria, a decision tree for catheter selection, standardized medical device packages, and stakeholder information protocols.
    • A flowchart and checklist were created for all stakeholders.

    Main Results:

    • Identified barriers include regulatory obstacles (e.g., non-uniform reimbursement), higher patient costs compared to hospitalization, delayed approvals, limited medicine availability, and insufficient knowledge of medical devices.
    • A standardized OPAT program was developed with clear inclusion criteria, a multidisciplinary team review mandate, a decision tree for catheter selection, and standardized medical device packages.
    • Information protocols were established for patients, general practitioners, community pharmacists, and home care nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardization of the OPAT program is crucial for improving the quality and safety of intravenous antimicrobial therapy in the home setting.
    • Addressing regulatory and logistical challenges is essential for successful OPAT implementation.
    • Multidisciplinary collaboration and clear communication are key to optimizing OPAT services.