Harbor:DC with meds in ED

• Eye drops (vanco & tobra) and STI prophylaxis for home - starting 6/7/21
  • For patients needing glaucoma or corneal ulcer meds from pharmacy, there is a new process to order from pharmacy and allow the patient to legally take the meds home
    • Daytime Outpatient Pharmacy Hours (M-F 7a-10p, S/S 8a-6p):
      • 1 - Place typical order and in comments section write "ok to use home med in ED"
      • 2 - E-Rx as usual
      • Process:
        • RN to call outpatient pharmacy to notify med need immediately
        • Pharmacy calls RN when Rx and med info sheets are ready
        • USA picks up med in med box, gives to bedside RN
        • RN signs pickup slip and USA returns to pharmacy
    • After Outpatient Pharmacy Hours:
      • 1 - Place typical order for meds
      • 2 - E-Rx and add comment "dispensed by ED Pharmacist"

• HIV post exposure prophylaxis for sexual assault patients
  • Give 2 week supply to bedside
  • Sexual Assault Non-Occupational_Exposure