ACP: Antimicrobials (afternoon)

Hours of learning: 2

Tutor(s)
Dr David Farren, Consultant Medical Microbiologist, NHSCT.
Dr Sam Varma

Venue, date and time
Webinar,
Wednesday 10 March 2021
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Aim
To provide an overview of antimicrobial stewardship in a socially-distanced primary care setting.

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• Understand how antibiotic usage has changed due to COVID
• Highlight the importance of antimicrobial stewardship within a pandemic
• Review resources available to manage common infections and approaches to using them in a socially distanced setting
• Manage patients who are on frequent or long-term courses of antibiotics to optimum effect
• Work within local guidance in relation to sending samples or to dip urine
• Work with other healthcare professionals to improve the management of patients with urinary tract infections in care homes.