Antimicrobial Stewardship in Outpatient Settings_Enduring

Program Description

 
During this presentation, experts will review core concepts of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship, identify communication strategies to improve patient-provider discussions about antibiotics, and discuss antimicrobial stewardship initiatives at the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Target Audience

 
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and clinical staff.

Learning Objectives

 
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
 
  • Review core concepts of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Identify communication strategies to improve patient-provider discussions about antibiotics.
  • Discuss antimicrobial stewardship initiatives at the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/06/2024
Course expires: 
03/06/2027
Part of: 
UPMC Health Plan - Provider CE Courses
UPMC Health Plan
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States

PRESENTERS

 
Will Phillips, MPH
Associate Epidemiology Specialist, Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Division
Pennsylvania Department of Health
 
Mary E. Kelleher, MD, MPH
Senior Medical Director, Medicaid
UPMC Health Plan
 

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Teah Snyder, PhD, MPH
Carrie Hanley, PhD, MPH, CIC
Mary Kate Zima, RN, MBA
 
 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour.

Other health care professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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