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Learn the fundamental concepts of antimicrobial stewardship, Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), and Complex Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (COpAT) in this 28-minute educational webinar presented by Drew Ward, PharmD and Joy Juskowich, MD through the WVCTSI Project ECHO program. Explore the essential definitions, principles, and applications of these critical healthcare practices that optimize antibiotic use, improve patient outcomes, and combat antimicrobial resistance. Gain insights into how these therapeutic approaches are implemented in outpatient settings, understand the complexities involved in managing parenteral antimicrobial therapy outside traditional hospital environments, and discover the role of multidisciplinary teams in ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.
Syllabus
Defining Antimicrobial Stewardship, OPAT and COpAT by Drew Ward, PharmD and Joy Juskowich, MD
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WVCTSI Project ECHO