This how-to guide is intended for ZSFG providers to illustrate how to place an antimicrobial therapy plan for IV antimicrobial administration at 4C, our on campus infusion center, to facilitate discharge for patients who require IV antimicrobials.
All antimicrobial plans at 4C require approval by ID consult (443-2847). For questions about antimicrobial therapy plans, please contact the ZSFG ID Pharmacist on Epic chat.
Updated recommendations for empiric antibiotics for hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia among inpatients at ZSFG. Approved by P&T in 9/2023.
This guidance document includes supplemental information to educate providers on the rationale and role of beta-lactam test dosing to evaluate documented allergies among inpatients at ZSFG.
Antibiotic prophylaxis for open fractures. Agreed upon by Orthopedics, Trauma, ED, and ID in 6/2020. Updated 9/2024 to replace ertapenem with piperacillin-tazobactam given formulary updates.