Antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care (LTC) settings is critical to improving patient outcomes, reducing antibiotic resistance, and minimizing adverse events such as C. difficile infection. This quarterly series will provide a discussion forum for pharmacists, prescribers, medical directors, nurses, and infection preventionists in LTC facilities to promote appropriate antibiotic use. We invite those interested in discussing antimicrobial stewardship in nursing homes to register here.
Format and Audience
-Frequency: Quarterly (four sessions per year)
-Format: 60-minute live virtual sessions via zoom
-Audience: LTC pharmacists, prescribers, medical directors, infection preventionists, and nurses involved in antimicrobial stewardship
-Structure: Each session will include a brief introductory presentation with updates, prepared discussion questions, with most time allotted for open discussion