Bridging the Gap: Optimizing OPAT Transitions to Skilled Nursing Facilities

We evaluated patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT). Among 89 patients, discharge medication errors and OPAT-related interventions were common, including laboratory monitoring, therapeutic adjustments, and adverse event management; 32 patients (36%) experienced at least one documented discharge medication error, with a total of 44 errors identified across the cohort. These findings highlight transition-of-care vulnerabilities and underscore the importance of structured OPAT oversight to improve patient safety.