Shorter is Better: Optimizing Antimicrobial Duration of Therapy

Shorter is Better: Optimizing Antimicrobial Duration of Therapy

Schedule: 

November 18, 2021, 2:30 to 3:30pm Live Virtual, Boston, MA

Audience:

Accredited for Pharmacists

Other interested health care professionals welcome

Credits:

1 Contact Hour of Knowledge based

1.0 CEUs will be awarded under the provider

Presenter:

Nicholas Palisano, PharmD, PGY2 Infection Diseases Pharmacy Resident, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

No charge for CE

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

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After attending this program, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize the available literature for shorter antibiotic durations for intraabdominal infections
2. Review the available literature for shorter antibiotic durations for respiratory infections
3. Select the available literature for shorter antibiotic durations for urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis)
4. Apply & Evaluate the available literature for shorter antibiotic durations for bacteremia

Requirements for Receiving CE Credit:

• Successful completion of post-presentation questions
• Participation at live program
• Complete program online evaluation form
• NABP #