# Implementation of a novel process for post-discharge microbiology results review for musculoskeletal infections in a large-volume academic healthcare system

## TL;DR

A new process for reviewing microbiology results after patient discharge helps improve treatment for musculoskeletal infections.

## Contribution

A novel electronic medical record-based process for post-discharge microbiology review in musculoskeletal infections is implemented and evaluated.

## Key findings

- 35.6% of patient encounters had at least one intervention, often involving therapy modification.
- Multidisciplinary review improved antimicrobial optimization using post-discharge culture results.

## Abstract

Awaiting final microbiology results can delay discharge in musculoskeletal (MSK) infections. We developed a novel process based on electronic medical records reviewing post-discharge results. Among 1662 encounters, 35.6 % had
≥
1 intervention, often therapy modification. Multidisciplinary review by an orthopaedic infectious diseases team improved antimicrobial optimization through timely action on culture results after discharge.