Antibiotic Stewardship
Recorded On: 11/15/2025
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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: 11/15/2025 | Program Review Date 11/14/2028
This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.00 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS.
NAB Approval # 20261114-1-A116727-DL
Program Start Date: 11/15/2025 | Program Review Date 11/14/2026
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 experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator and independent consultant. Ms. Szumlinski conducts risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the post-acute care spectrum. Ms. Szumlinski served as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA/NCAL Survey/Regulatory committee, NCAL Quality committee, HCAM Legal/ Clinical Committee and served as a Senior Examiner/Team Leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program for 7 years. Ms. Szumlinski is a Nurse Planner for the HealthCap® RMS ANCC accredited education program.
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