Session: Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Real World: Methods, Interventions, and Relationships That You Should Be Developing (21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (April 1-4, 2011))

Friday, April 1, 2011: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

Coronado A (Hilton Anatole)

CME Credits: 3.50

CPE Credits: 3.50

ACPE UPN: 0072-9999-11-009-L04-P (knowledge-based)

Registration Code: W2

Type: Workshops

Summary: This workshop will provide the latest information on optimizing stewardship programs in special populations (e.g. dialysis and oncology patients) including settings with limited infection prevention resources. In addition, attendees will receive important updates on the relevant microbiology lab methods, therapeutic dosing approaches changes, and clinical information systems that will assist them in advancing their antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

Learning Objectives:

Describe approaches to stewardship in challenging patient populations: oncology, transplant, and intensive care units
Describe approaches to stewardship in environments with limited infectious diseases resources
Describe methods to integrate stewardship activities with the microbiology lab: antimicrobial susceptibility reporting, rapid diagnostic testing, and work up of specimens
Describe alternative approaches to antimicrobial dosing strategies to prevent resistance, treat highly resistant organisms, and decrease antimicrobial expenses
Discuss the pros and cons of commercial and “home-grown” clinical information tools in assisting antimicrobial stewardship activities

Endorsed by:

Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

12:00 PM

Graeme Forrest, MBBS, Portland Veteran Affairs Medical Center

12:15 PM

Kristine Kuper, PharmD, BCPS, Cardinal Health Pharmacy

12:30 PM

Thomas Lodise, PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy

12:45 PM

Jessina C. McGregor, PhD, Oregon State University College of Pharmacy

1:00 PM

Susan K. Seo, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

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