Evaluation of Fluoroquinolone Use at Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Introduction/Abstract
Background: Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and levofloxacin) are useful broad spectrum antibiotics; however overuse has led to emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms and Clostridium difficile infections. In March 2014, the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) implemented a restriction policy on levofloxacin and moxifloxacin prescribing to curb fluoroquinolone overuse.
Location
DUC Ballroom A&B
Format
Poster Presentation
Evaluation of Fluoroquinolone Use at Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
DUC Ballroom A&B
Background: Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and levofloxacin) are useful broad spectrum antibiotics; however overuse has led to emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms and Clostridium difficile infections. In March 2014, the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) implemented a restriction policy on levofloxacin and moxifloxacin prescribing to curb fluoroquinolone overuse.
