PHO Rounds: Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance: Antimicrobial stewardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial use and resistance continues to evolve. This session will provide new insights into how COVID-19 has impacted hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs and present the most recent findings of a rapid review on bacterial co-infections and secondary infections in patients with COVID-19. Implications for antimicrobial stewardship programs will be discussed.
Intended audience: Clinicians (Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses) in all healthcare settings. Public Health practitioners and researchers with an interest in infectious diseases and COVID-19.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the potential impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance.
- Explain rapid review findings on bacterial co-infection and secondary infection in patients with COVID-19.
- Discuss how COVID-19 has impacted antibiotic stewardship programs globally.
- Describe how COVID-19 has impacted hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs in Ontario.
Presenter(s): Valerie Leung and Dr. Miranda So
Valerie Leung, BScPhm, ACPR, MBA, is the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Lead at Public Health Ontario, where she works with a multidisciplinary team and external partners to advance antimicrobial stewardship across the healthcare system. She is also a Clinical Pharmacist at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto East Health Network, where she is involved in local quality improvement initiatives.
Dr. Miranda So, BScPhm, PharmD, MPH, is a Pharmacotherapy Specialist at the Sinai Health System-University Health Network Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Miranda teaches in the infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship curricula in her role as assistant professor (status-only) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. Miranda is also a clinician-investigator with the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Her research interests focus on antimicrobial stewardship in immunocompromised patients, specifically hematology-oncology patients and organ transplant recipients. In addition to the use of technology in health professions education, her research also expands to antimicrobial use and population health.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.
Accreditation
Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.
PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca .
Accessibility
Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca .
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