Training purpose selection is required.
Training plan selection is required.
Participants who complete this course will receive 0.5 PACE Contact Hours.
Instructions:
This course is divided into two sections, which must be completed in sequence.
- Course Content with Knowledge Assessment
- Course evaluation (Survey)
Overview:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a great threat to society due to the overuse of antibiotics. Critical to being a part of the solution is improving time to effective antibiotic therapy via faster identification of the causative pathogen. This webinar will empower each member of the ASP to effectively implement faster diagnostics.
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Objectives:
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Highlight the global burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Discuss the importance of early targeted antimicrobial therapy
- Describe the role of each member of the antimicrobial stewardship team in diagnostic stewardship
- Provide real-world examples of initiatives that have succeeded in implementing diagnostic stewardship and impacting patient care
Speaker:
Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA
Infectious Diseases Pharmacist and Research Consultant
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