The Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship has been published, access it today.
Also, see below for details on next week’s webinar discussing the Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship as part of CDC’s Get Smart week.
Recent reports show that at least 30 percent of antibiotics prescribed in U.S. outpatient settings are unnecessary, and only half of patients are receiving the right antibiotic.
In an effort to improve outpatient antibiotic prescribing, CDC is releasing the Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship. To discuss this new publication, CDC is offering a free webinar featuring CDC’s Dr. Katherine Fleming-Dutra, medical epidemiologist with the Office of Antibiotic Stewardship in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
Dr. Fleming-Dutra will discuss:
- The importance of antibiotic stewardship in outpatient settings
- The four core elements of antibiotic stewardship across various outpatient settings
- Evidence-based examples of how to implement these core elements into your practice
Continuing Education credit available at no cost!
Webinar: CDC’s Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship
Date: Tuesday, November 15th, 2016
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. (CT)
Sign up: Pre-register and view additional details at https://cc.readytalk.com/r/bzt89rm0ewrr&eom
For more information and resources: http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart
Our Efforts for Improvement
We are working within our region to help slow the emergence of bacterial resistance and prevent the spread of resistant infections through resource sharing, information and education on the principles of antimicrobial stewardship. We are partnering with practitioners, pharmacists, system leadership as well as consumers of care. Antibiotics are a precious resource and preserving their usefulness will require cooperation and engagement by all. Want to learn more and get connected? Visit our Web site to join our Learning and Action Network and access information and resources on this important topic.