Standing-up COVID-19 monoclonal antibody infusion centers: Infection prevention and control

Am J Infect Control. 2023 May;51(5):597-599. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.09.021. Epub 2022 Sep 20.

Abstract

This paper describes the creation of outpatient monoclonal antibody (mAb) infusion centers for COVID-19 patients in a large academic medical center. It shows how the early and consistent partnership between infection prevention and the clinical and operational teams to establish and implement policies and procedures led to efficient and safe workflows.

Keywords: Emergency use authorization; Prophylaxis.

MeSH terms

  • Academic Medical Centers
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Outpatients
  • Policy

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal