Presenter: David Richard Woodard, M.Sc., CLS, CIC, FSHEA
Online CME Credit
Fee: $0.00
Provides 0.75 hours of CE/CME credit (Presented on July 29, 2022; Reviewed July 29, 2022; Expires August 22, 2024)
Bugs & Drugs | Nevada Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Series
Overview
While Infection Prevention Programs are well-established concepts in almost all hospitals, Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs are a newer, yet equally important program for patient care and resource conservation. These two programs are similar in their role and staff composition; however, the end products are substantially different. This presentation will provide a short introduction to the two programs, their staffing, and their shared commonalities.
This session topic is part of a six-part series presented by the Nevada Antimicrobial Stewardship Program focused on the core elements of antimicrobial stewardship. To view all session topics in this series, please click on Nevada Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Series.
Learning Objectives
Following participation in this course, participants should be able to:
- Explain two different mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance found in bacteria
- List the key components of contact isolation/precautions
- Define three key differences between Gram positive and Gram negative organisms
- Identify the roles of members of an antimicrobial stewardship committee
- List the key components necessary to prepare and distribute an antibiogram
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Division of Child and Family Services. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Education Credit
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 0.75 hours of nursing continuing education credit.
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