OVERVIEW

2018 Antimicrobial Stewardship Research Workshop Recordings is organized by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

Course opens: Nov 30, 2018
Course expires: Nov 30, 2021

Target Audience:
This activity is designed for pediatric and adult infectious diseases physicians, healthcare epidemiologists, microbiologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers who are involved with creating, implementing, or improving an antimicrobial stewardship program for their healthcare institution. Healthcare professionals representing all sizes of institutions will find the content relevant to their needs.

Description:
Antibiotic resistance is a serious global danger. Without urgent action many modern medicines could become obsolete, turning even common infections into deadly threats. You have an opportunity to improve the use of antibiotics and be a part of solving this critical public health issue. Learn from the experiences and settings of your colleagues. Get the tools to design, deploy, and evaluate antimicrobial stewardship projects. Hear from industry experts and form research partnerships that could last your entire career. Make a difference in antimicrobial stewardship.

Learning Objectives:
• Provide a detailed overview of the various research methods available to assess antimicrobial stewardship.
• Design, implement and disseminate research projects related to antimicrobial stewardship efforts.