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Antibiotic Stewardship: Updates and Opportunities to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections

In this session, Josh Ohrtman, PharmD, discussed antibiotic stewardship and the CDC's core elements and explained why appropriate use of antibiotics is important. Ohrtman also outlined barriers to antibiotic stewardship and provided resources and opportunities for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Access the Recording | Access the Presentation Speaker: Josh Ohrtman, PharmD | Medicine Shoppe; Rapid […]

Best Practice Brief – Vape Video Challenge Promotes Peer Messaging

Teenagers experience peer pressure, and it can have significant consequences…some good and some bad.  Engaging high school students in developing messages about the dangers of vaping using a video challenge has created a positive buzz through the hallways and in the community. The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care is expanding to include the creative […]

Best Practice Brief – Kick Start the Quit at Avera Addiction Care Center

Admitting the need for help is the first step toward recovery. Avera Addiction Care Center in Aberdeen focuses on treatment for the whole person to encourage and promote healing and recovery. Use of tobacco and vaping products often go hand-in-hand with alcohol, drugs, and gambling.  Coordinating the delivery of a Kick Start Kit at the […]