Tables & Figures: Table 2.1: Roles of OPAT Team Members

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Table 2.1: Roles of OPAT Team Members

Team Members	Roles
ID specialist	Establish clinical diagnosis Determine whether patient is fit for outpatient care Be responsible for clinical care decisions Determine whether OPAT is appropriate Select appropriate antimicrobials Order appropriate tests for monitoring Assess patient at follow-up visits Monitor for potential antimicrobial associated adverse events
ID Nurse	Assess patient and caregiver suitability for parenteral therapy at ambulatory setting Play a lead role in recommendation for the type of vascular access device and in the care of the infusion device Provide education on the care of vascular access device and catheter infusion site, information for common problems, side effects, precautions Assess patient at follow-up visits Monitor for antimicrobial adverse events and catheter related problems Coordinate patient care Ensure rapid and reliable communications about problems and for monitoring of therapy in place between members of OPAT team
ID/Clinical Pharmacist	Recommend on PK/PD and stability of antimicrobials Provide advice on potential drug-drug interactions
Patient and caregiver	Any person (include family members, friends, or caregivers like elderly home aides) with the ability and willingness to assist the transfer of patients between their home and the hospital Involved in planning of the OPAT service and follow-up arrangement