Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship program: from intention to practice
Companion Animal Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control 2024-2025 Seminar Series
Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship program: from intention to practice
Online Webinar
Presented by: Jennifer Granick, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM)
University of Minnesota
Antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections are increasingly common in companion animal practice. Antimicrobial stewardship (AS) is a process aimed at improving antimicrobial use while effectively treating infections. However, most companion animal practices have significant constraints in both human and material resources which make development of AS programs difficult. This lecture will review the problem of AMR and discuss actionable steps for each of the AVMA’s five core principles of antimicrobial stewardship. Special emphasis will be placed on common conditions for which practice-specific antibiotic prescribing protocols could be created.
This program has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
Registration is free, but capacity is limited.