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ForwardAntimicrobial Stewardship: Role of the Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
The goal of the education and competency is to increase knowledge and awareness in the following areas:
- Understanding of Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASP) Principles – Informal training on ASP concepts, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR), appropriate antibiotic use, and infection prevention strategies.
Recognition of Antibiotic Misuse – Identify inappropriate antibiotic use, including overprescription, incorrect dosing, or unnecessary duration.
Role in ASP Interventions –Critical role in ASP, including monitoring for adverse drug reactions, evaluating antibiotic appropriateness, and communicating with prescribers.
Diagnostic Stewardship Awareness – Understanding when and how to collect specimens properly to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use.
Patient and Family Education on AMR – Educating patients and families on antibiotic adherence, side effects, and the risks of misuse.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Recall the essential elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs and their role in improving patient outcomes while reducing antimicrobial resistance
- Explain the importance of selecting the right antibiotic, dose, and duration, and how approaches like de-escalation and IV-to-PO conversion optimize patient care and antimicrobial stewardship efforts
- Describe the clinical significance of stewardship tools, including MRSA nasal PCR, PENFAST score, and pneumonia panel, in guiding antibiotic therapy
Virtual
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 Attendance