In recent years, the importance of infection prevention and control strategies in nursing homes has grown significantly. With the COVID-19 pandemic prompting changes to regulations and emerging antimicrobial resistant organisms, staying current is a huge challenge infection preventionists face. LeadingAge Iowa recognizes these challenges and is offering a webinar to help infection preventionists refresh the antibiotic stewardship program in their community.

Research from the CDC indicates that 40%-75% of antibiotics prescribed in nursing homes may be unnecessary or inappropriate. Antibiotic stewardship aims to improve the treatment of infections while minimizing the side effects and adverse outcomes associated with antibiotic use. This webinar invites you to explore the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship and discover evidence-based strategies to enhance your program. The webinar will be interactive as we go through an antibiotic stewardship checklist as well as other content and case studies.

• Describe the core elements of antibiotic stewardship for nursing homes.
• Design a quality initiative to refresh the antibiotic stewardship program.
• Apply quality improvement (QI) tools and resources to strengthen the program.

Who Should Attend: Infection Preventionists and Directors of Nursing. Appropriate for SNF/NF providers.

Faculty: Gina Anderson, RN, BSN, Senior Quality Improvement Facilitator, Telligen, Des Moines Gina Anderson, RN, BSN, is a Senior Quality Improvement Facilitator at Telligen. She has worked in and supported nursing homes in a variety of roles for more than 25 years including an MDS coordinator, Director of Nursing, and nurse consultant. In her current role, she supports nursing homes across the Telligen region with quality improvement enhanced assistance, education, and resources. Gina has a strong compassion for building relationships with providers to improve the lives of residents living in health care facilities.

Registration fees:

• LeadingAge Nebraska members: $50
• Non-members: $100

What's Included: Registration fee includes digital handout, one connection to the live webinar and instructions for receiving CE credit/attendance certificate for one person.  A recording of this webinar is NOT included in the registration fee.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: No refunds for failure to log-in at the time of the event. Substitutions are welcome anytime via email. A full refund will be given to all cancellations received 10 or more business days prior to the event.

Continuing Education: 1.5 hours of continuing education from Nebraska DHHS Regulation and Licensure, Board of NHA has been approved for this webinar. Appropriate records will be maintained for other disciplines to receive credit from their credentialing organizations. Nursing contact hours may be available for this webinar through LeadingAge Iowa. IMPORTANT: If you are registering for someone else, please make sure to email Natalie McCormick at [email protected] the person(s) name and address.

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