Antimicrobial Stewardship in Aged Care

The overuse of antibiotics is a national and international concern, leading to the development of increasing antibiotic resistance and a significant cost burden on the healthcare system. This course will introduce you to the concept of Antimicrobial Stewardship and explain how antibiotic resistance occurs and its impact on the patient and the wider community. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the current professional, ethical, and legal frameworks on Antimicrobial Stewardship and how they can be implemented effectively into clinical practice.

Presented by:

Drew Dwyer

PhD, FACN

Dr Drew Dwyer, PhD, FACN

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Aged Care

The overuse of antibiotics is a national and international concern, leading to the development of increasing antibiotic resistance and a significant cost burden on the healthcare system.
This course will introduce you to the concept of Antimicrobial Stewardship and explain how antibiotic resistance occurs and its impact on the patient and the wider community.
You will also gain a thorough understanding of the current professional, ethical, and legal frameworks on Antimicrobial Stewardship and how they can be implemented effectively into clinical practice.

Your price: 15.00

Quantity:

Members: $0.00

Non-Members: $15.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 1.00

Created: Sunday, 17 July 2022

Area/s of Study

Aged care
Infection prevention
Quality

Related CPD courses


Aged Care Bundle 1 - Aged Care Standards Organisations providing Commonwealth subsidised aged care services are required to comply with the Aged Care Quality Standards. The Aged Care Standards Bundle provides you with comprehensive information and resources on the structure, in....
Cyber security considerations when working remotely or working from home Cyber security considerations when working remotely or working from home for healthcare providers. This module outlines how to protect yourself and your organisation when working remotely or working from home. At the end of this course, you....
Nurses where you need them: Getting to know our members The Nursing in the Community Faculty invites you to join us in the first of four webinars, where you will hear from some of our own ACN Nurses in the Community as they share their insights of what it’s like to be a community nurse.
Aged Care Standard One Learning outcomes: - Introduction to standard one, Consumer dignity and choice. - Investigate the structure of the standard and its intention. - Understand the expected outcomes Answer the supportive reflective question for compliance ....