Health Care-Associated Infections
Series Overview
From Theory to Bedside: Clinical Reasoning Series is one component of the professional development program developed by ACCP and approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) for the recertification of the Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
This education series explores cutting-edge, contemporary therapeutic topics, and demonstrates scientifically sound clinical reasoning and decision-making. It provides participants with learning exercises designed to advance their skills and abilities to critically evaluate scientific evidence and clinical trials and to effectively incorporate into daily practice significant findings that lead to effective and safe patient care.
Program Content
“Health Care-Associated Infections” provides an overview of contemporary strategies for the optimal management of pneumonia, surgical site infections, and gastrointestinal infections. Sessions detail and apply evidence that help inform individual patient care and practices that reduce hospitalizations and costs associated with these infections.
“Health Care-Associated Infections” covers the following content:
- Health Care-Associated Pneumonia
- Surgical Site Infections
- Gastrointestinal Infections
- Antimicrobial Stewardship: Strategies to Optimize Efficacy and Minimize Cost
Faculty
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Prasad Abraham, Pharm.D., BCPS
Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Director, PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Program
Department of Pharmacy & Drug Information
Grady Health Systems
Atlanta, Georgia |
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Sandy Estrada, Pharm.D., BCPS
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases
Director, PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Program
Lee Memorial Health System
Fort Myers, Florida |
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Ishaq Lat, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP
Director, Critical Care Pharmacy Research Fellowship
Director, PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator–Critical Care
University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, Illinois |
Target Audience and Objectives
The target audience for this program is clinical pharmacists and BCPSs seeking recertification credit by continuing education.
At the conclusion of the program, the participant should be able to:
- Effectively apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of select antimicrobial agents for the optimal management of pneumonia, surgical site, and gastrointestinal infections.
- Develop evidence informed, individualized plans for optimal prevention and management of pneumonia, surgical site, and gastrointestinal infections.
- Employ antimicrobial stewardship strategies to optimize management, decrease hospitalization, and minimize cost associated with pneumonia, surgical site infections, and gastrointestinal infections.
Learning Objectives
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Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit
The American College of Clinical Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is an application-based activity; Activity Number: 0217-0000-14-096-H01-P.
To earn continuing pharmacy education credit and to receive your continuing pharmacy education statement of credit for this activity, participants must successfully complete a Web-based posttest by October 11, 2017. Partial credit is not available for this activity.
BCPS Recertification Credit
To be eligible for 6.0 CPE hours of recertification credit, BCPSs must successfully complete a Web-based posttest by November 30, 2014. Partial credit is not available for this activity. ACCP, as the official provider approved by BPS, will record and report recertification credit earned for this activity directly to BPS.
Technical Requirements
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Fees
Description |
Price |
Nonmember |
Cart |
Recertification Program with 6.0 Continuing Education Credits
Includes audio/slide synchronized presentations, mp3 files of audio, handouts, and online CPE test. The ACPE Universal Activity Number is listed under Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit above. |
$250 |
$365 |
Expired |
Online Program with 6.0 Continuing Education Credits (ACPE only)
Includes audio/slide synchronized presentations, mp3 files of audio, handouts, and online CPE test. The ACPE Universal Activity Number is listed under Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit above.
This product does not include recertification credit. |
$199 |
$315 |
Expired |