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Intravenous to Oral (IV to PO) Conversion Cost Savings Worksheet

Conversion therapy has several advantages. Studies have demonstrated that oral therapy can be as effective as parenterally administered antimicrobials in the treatment of infections ranging from mild to moderate to severe. Oral antimicrobials are easier to administer than IV preparations, require less time to prepare, and often improve patient comfort, mobility, and independence, while reducing adverse outcomes such as line infections and phlebitis, all of which can result in a shorter hospital stay. Additionally, oral antimicrobials are often less expensive than parenteral agents (Wetzstein, 2000).

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This material was prepared by Qualis Health, the Medicare Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Idaho and Washington, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy. WA-C1-QH-2207-02-16

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