PHO Rounds: Describing the Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance in Ontario
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. The impacts of AMR can be mitigated through improved infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, innovation in treatment and prevention and surveillance. Given the critical importance of data in combating AMR, this presentation will discuss the findings from the Comprehensive Ontario Microbiology laBoratory Administrative daTa for AntiMicrobial Resistance (COMBAT-AMR) research program. This session will discuss the burden and impact of antimicrobial resistance on Ontario bloodstream and urinary tract infections.
Intended audience: Public Health practitioners, researchers, and policy-makers. Clinicians (pharmacists, physicians, nurses) in all healthcare settings.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the latest data on the burden of antimicrobial resistance globally.
Describe emerging data from Ontario on antimicrobial resistance in urinary and bloodstream isolates and explain its implications regarding the health of Ontarians.
List key strategies to mitigate antimicrobial resistance in Ontario.
Presenter(s): Nick Daneman and Kevin Brown
Dr. Nick Daneman, MD, MSc, is a clinician scientist in the division of infectious diseases at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, is cross-appointed in the Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto, and is a senior scientist at ICES and physician at Public Health Ontario. Using hospital, clinical trial, and population-based data sources, his research program aims to maximize the benefits while minimizing the harms of antimicrobial treatment.
Dr. Kevin Brown, PhD, is an infectious disease epidemiologist and health services researcher at Public Health Ontario and the University of Toronto. He received his PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto and his MSc in Biostatistics from the University of North Carolina. He studies healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance, with a specialty in Clostridioides difficile. His research has focused on creating reproducible indexes of antibiotic risk, understanding the role of built environment in infectious disease transmission, and documenting geographic variation in diagnosis of infections, prescribing of antibiotics, and outcomes.
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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