Distribution of PEN-FAST scores across a large health system: an opportunity for penicillin-allergy delabeling

Key Points

• Examine the distribution of PEN-FAST scores across a health system to enhance penicillin allergy documentation.
• Analyzed electronic health record data from a large health system.
• Utilized validated PEN-FAST risk assessment tool for allergy assessment.
• Promoted use of risk assessment tools among frontline staff.
• Identified significant variations in PEN-FAST scores across different departments.
• Increased use of the assessment tool led to improved documentation of allergies.
• Opportunities identified for delabeling unnecessary penicillin allergy records.