2010

• Institutional Guidelines for the Treatment of Invasive Candidiasis Implemented, February 2010
• Meropenem Dosing and Therapeutic Interchange Policy Implemented, February 2010
• Clostridium difficile Infection Pathway Updated, February 2010
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• Meropenem and Ertapenem Added to the Formulary, Imipenem Removed, January 2010

2009

• Information for Interpretation of Viral Diagnostic Tests – Now Available, October 2009
• Institutional Guidance for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season available, updated September 2009
• Ethanol Lock Technique Approved and Implemented, September 2009
• Updated Rabies Vaccination Schedule, August 2009
• New Clostridium difficile assay implemented, July 2009
• Pneumonia Pathways and Order Form updated, June 2009
• Influenza Treatment and Prophylaxis Guidelines for The Nebraska Medical Center, March 2009
• Changes to Vancomycin Trough Concentration Reference Range, February 2009
• Pharmacokinetic Training Packet Updated, January 2009

2008

• TheraDoc Implemented for Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, October 2008
• Antibiotic Desensitization Protocols Implemented, May 2008
• IV Vancomycin Solution Used for Oral Administration, April 2008

2007

• New procedures for management of C. difficile-associated disease implemented, July 2007
• Guidelines for treatment of skin and soft tissue infections implemented, June 2007
• FDA Warning – Linezolid (Zyvox), March 2007
• Micafungin replaces caspofungin on Inpatient Formulary, February 2007
• Benefits of Antimicrobial Surgical Prophylaxis Order Form, February 2007
• Zostavax added to Outpatient Formulary, January 2007

2006

• Position Available - Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Medical Director
• Renal Dosage Adjustment Guidelines for Antimicrobials Implemented, June 2006
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• Pneumonia Pathways and Order Form Implemented, May 2006
• Tigecycline added to Inpatient Formulary, March 2006
• ASP Update, January 2006

2005

• Therapeutic Interchange for Penicillins and Cephalosporins Implemented, November 2005
• Antimicrobial Surgical Prophylaxis Order Form Implemented, August 2005