T093. Antimicrobial Stewardship: Concepts and Management Strategies
Date: April 28, 2010
Speaker: Scott Bergman & Christine Teague

Summary of Session: To review the rationale and methods behind performing antimicrobial stewardship in hospital settings

Objectives: Upon completion of this Teleconference, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of hospital antimicrobial stewardship.
• Differentiate between and appreciate the importance of the roles of each member of the team dedicated to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Recognize barriers to be anticipated and addressed when performing antimicrobial stewardship in the hospital setting.

Intended Audience: Microbiology staff, Infectious Diseases physicians and pharmacists, Infection Control practitioners

CME Disclosures: The Presenter has nothing to disclose.

Termination of CME Credit: This program will not be eligible for CME credit after April 28, 2011