To discontinue the antibiotic order, click D/C Order and/or Order Alternative. The new D/C order is added automatically to the order session. You have the option to Restore the original order before signing the session. In addition, a Note is displayed, listing the alternatives that are recommended. (A few restricted antibiotics do not have recommended alternatives.) If you are dealing with more than one restricted antibiotic, and choose this option for more than one, the single displayed note includes alternatives to each medication.
See also: Ordering an Alternative
To defer this decision, click Defer Action. This message will be presented again when you start a new order session on this patient. (The expiration for this message depends on a number of factors defined by the Pharmacy and Infectious Disease Service.)
To order a consult with the Infectious Disease Service, click Order Consult. The Consult order form opens, with ID selected automatically. Complete the form as needed, then click OK.
To keep the medication you started with:
Click Continue Current Order.
To confirm continued administration of the restricted antibiotic, click OK. (To defer action, order an ID consult, or D/C the restricted antibiotic, click Back.)
A confirmation order is listed in the session scratch pad. If you do not sign this order, you effectively defer action—the reminder message will display the next time you write orders for the patient.