Antibiotic Resistance: Concerns and Strategies for Outpatient Healthcare - Live Webinar on November 19, 2024 8PM ET
Learn to address antibiotic resistance in outpatient care, explore CDC-based stewardship programs, and manage infections using CARB protocols. Gain insights into reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.
About this webinar
This course addresses the critical issue of antibiotic resistance in outpatient healthcare, highlighting that at least 28% of antibiotics prescribed in these settings are unnecessary. Participants will explore common resistance patterns for bacteria like Staphylococcus and learn about the Federal Government's CARB 2020-2025 program, which outlines strategies for reducing unnecessary antibiotic use. The course will also cover the creation and maintenance of outpatient antibiotic stewardship programs based on CDC recommendations and provide guidance on managing three common outpatient infections using CARB and CDC protocols. This comprehensive presentation aims to equip pharmacists with the knowledge to adapt to evolving prescriber practices and effectively combat antibiotic resistance.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Discuss factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Summarize clinical implications of antibiotic resistance for Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and gram-negative organisms.
Construct a rationale for antibiotic selection.
Describe the U.S. National Strategy for combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (and the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic).
Instructors
Dr. Tim Brown is the Director of Interprofessional Education for the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy and a Professor in Pharmacology and Toxicology for Augusta University Medical College of Georgia and UGA Partnership. He received his doctorate from Campbell University School of Pharmacy and completed residency training at the Medical College of Virginia. In 2018, Brown was named the Ohio Health-System Pharmacist of the Year and received the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Graduate Medical Education Leader of the year award. He was also recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as the 2017 Outstanding Faculty for Live Activities. Brown is a past board member of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and is recognized nationally as a leader within Ambulatory Care Practice. Dr. Brown is the co-editor of the two books designed to help others build their Ambulatory Care practice models and is the host of the podcast, “PharmCast for the Community.”