Protect and Preserve: Priorities of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Year: 2022| Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: On-Line| Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar scheduled for November 1, 2022 at 12PM CT.
Antimicrobials are essential for modern medicine; however, they become less effective over time. In addition, adverse effects and other negative consequences of antimicrobial use are not uncommon. Dr. Matthew Brown, the supervising pharmacist for antimicrobial stewardship and the director of the PGY2 infectious diseases pharmacy residency program at UAB Hospital, will provide an overview of antimicrobial stewardship and how it can help protect patients and preserve the utility of these important medications.
This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, and is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.