Automatic changes from IV to PO is a suggested pharmacy intervention in the CDC Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship. Switching from IV to PO reduces risk for complications, promotes early hospital discharge, and is easier to administer.  

The KASIC Advisory Board has compiled a summary of automatic pharmacy-driven IV to PO protocols from 9 institutions within Kentucky. 

Looking to implement or modify your IV to PO protocol? Click the document below and hit the ground running.