Antibiotic Stewardship
Recorded On: 11/15/2024
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Antibiotic stewardship is a set of commitments and actions designed to “optimize the treatment of infections while reducing the adverse events associated with antibiotic use”. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all nursing homes take steps to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and reduce inappropriate use. As a national directive, everyone should be taking an active role if we are to beat the challenge of super bugs and MDRI! This program was developed to assist in training staff and implementing an effective antibiotic stewardship program in your center.
Objectives
- Identify the importance of antibiotic stewardship
- Describe the process of establishing antibiotic stewardship practices
- Identify negative outcomes realized related to overuse of antibiotics
- Describe the educational opportunities to provide to physicians, residents, families and caregivers
Attendees will be awarded 0.75 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 11/15/2024 | Program Review Date 11/14/2027
This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.00 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS.
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Program Start Date: 11/15/2024 | Program Review Date 11/14/2025
Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.
Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS
Director of Risk Management
HealthCap Risk Management Services
Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care, with a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. In the last 8 years, she has personally conducted over 1,000 on-site risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the long-term care spectrum. As aA nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.
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