Implementation of a novel process for post-discharge microbiology results review for musculoskeletal infections in a large-volume academic healthcare system.

Awaiting final microbiology results can delay discharge in musculoskeletal (MSK) infections. We developed a novel process based on electronic medical records reviewing post-discharge results. Among 1662 encounters, 35.6 % had ≥ 1 intervention, often therapy modification. Multidisciplinary review by an orthopaedic infectious diseases team improved antimicrobial optimization through timely action on culture results after discharge.