Evaluation of current practice for penicillin allergy labeling using the PEN-FAST tool

Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 7;4(1):e161. doi: 10.1017/ash.2024.382. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Inaccurate penicillin allergy labeling may deter healthcare providers from initiating appropriate therapy and contribute to antibiotic resistance. In a rural urgent care setting, the current practice of penicillin allergy labeling was evaluated using the PEN-FAST tool. The results confirm opportunity to further evaluate and improve current practice for allergy assessment.