3rd Annual MSHP Antimicrobial CE Dinner - Improving Quality in Infectious Diseases 

Programming will feature a renowned infectious diseases physician from the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and an important update on the regulatory happenings in the world of antimicrobial stewardship/pharmacy practice and how they may impact your institution. Earn 2 hours of live CE credit, including 1 hour of Patient Safety credit.

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 AGENDA

5:30 - 6:20 pm       Registration/Hors d'oeuvres
6:20 pm                 Dinner Services / Opening remarks
                             Emily Heil, PharmD, BCPS, Antimicrobial Stewardship Co-Chair
6:30 – 7:20 pm       Presentation/Discussion: Principles of Antibiotic Use
                             Manjari Joshi, MBBS
7:20 – 7:30 pm       Break
7:30 – 8:20 pm       Presentation/Discussion: Regulatory Requirement for
                             Antimicrobial Stewardship
                             Jen Thomas, PharmD
8:20 pm                 Closing remarks
                             Celia Proctor, PharmD, MBA, MSHP President-Elect

ACPE INFORMATION

Antimicrobial Stewardship, The 3 Rs: Responsibilities, Requirements, Regulations

1. Define and describe roles and responsibilities of antimicrobial stewardship programs as outlined in the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) National Action Plan on Combating Antibiotic Resistance.

2. Describe several legislative bills and/or regulations that impact antibiotic resistance and stewardship.

3. Identify how antimicrobial stewardship is integrated into required conditions of participation for CMS, Joint Commission and others

ACPE UAN: 0025-9999-15-112-L05-P (1.0 credit hour; eligible for patient safety credit)

Principles of Antibiotic Use: Where, What and When

1. Identify the clinical considerations for antimicrobial selection in a critically ill patient.

2. Discuss how antimicrobial control could result in lower costs, improved outcomes and decreased antimicrobial resistance.

ACPE UAN: 025-9999-15-113-L01-P (1.0 credit hour)

Drs. Joshi and Thomas report no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests that provide products or services related to this activity.*

                           This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Merck.

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DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Parking for the event will be available at the Penn St. and Pratt St. garages.

• From I-95

  • Take exit 53 for I-395/MLK Blvd (towards Downtown Baltimore) (.5 mi)

  • Merge onto I-395 (.3 mi)

  • Take the MLK Jr. Blvd exit (.4 mi)

  • Slight Left at N MLK Jr. Blvd (.7)

  • Turn Right at W. Pratt St.

    • For Penn Garage: Turn Left at first traffic light onto Penn St; entrance to the Penn Street Garage will be on the left. Guest will walk out of the garage and take a left onto Penn St.; they will then go right onto Lombard St.; the SMC Campus Center will be located about half a block east on your right hand side.

    • For Pratt Garage: Pass through one light, crossing over Penn St.; turn left for the entrance to the Pratt Street Garage. Guests may enter the SMC Campus Center from level 3 on the East side of the garage (when there is security coverage).