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The Pharmacist's Critical Role in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Pharmacy Times, September 2019 Pain Management, Volume 85, Issue 9
Understanding the pharmacist's role in antimicrobial stewardship
Faculty
Monica Shah, PharmD, Clinicla Pharmacist, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the progression of antibiotic resistance as a global crisis and its impact on health care costs and patient outcomes
- Identify the most prominent MDR gram-negative pathogens and emerging treatment options
- Develop targeted strategies for an effective antimicrobial stewardship program within an institution
Target audience: Health-system and community pharmacists
Activity type: Application
Release date: September 16, 2019
Expiration date: September 16, 2020
Estimated time to complete activity: 2.0 hours
Fee: This lesson is offered for free at www.pharmacytimes.org