NHS North Tees and Hartlepool: Redesign of OPAT (Out-patient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) services to improve capacity and patient experience

Summary

Out-patient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) is now a routine part of care in the UK following demonstration that it is safe and effective for patients and OPAT is now being actively promoted as part of the UK government’s stewardship initiatives. NHS North Tees and Hartlepool share their experience of redesigning their OPAT services.

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