Clinical Surveillance: Clinical Decision-Support Systems in the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative

New technologies and a shifting health policy landscape are rapidly changing medication management. To achieve quality-improvement goals, health systems are called upon to apply knowledge consistently and systematically across interdisciplinary teams. Clinical decision-support systems (CDSS) are an effective means to these ends. At this pivotal time, the ASHP’s Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI) is gaining recognition and momentum. PPMI aims to capitalize on pharmacists’ knowledge of the medication-use process and their acumen as patient-care providers. This monograph focuses on the capabilities of CDSS, its value in the PPMI, and its application in antibiotic stewardship efforts.