Antimicrobial Stewardship and Use of Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections

Grand Rounds - Nov. 12, 2021
"Antimicrobial Stewardship and Use of Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections"

Speakers: ,

• Todd A. Berger RPH, PharmD, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, St. Charles Health System
• Cynthia L. Maree, MD, Medical Director, Infection Prevention, ASP, Caregiver Health, ID St. Charles Health Services

Objectives

1. What is antimicrobial stewardship and why it’s needed.
2. Describe what we are doing here at St Charles to accomplish AMS.
3. Distinguish how to treat common infections (COPD exacerbations, CAP, UTI, non-purulent cellulitis) with short-course therapy to improve stewardship.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-4680, cme@stcharleshealthcare.org. For CME or Clerkship questions, contact Sheila Jordan, MMGT, CHCP, Manager of Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-6780, ssjordan@stcharleshealthcare.org.