“Office Hours” Webinars
Enhanced Barrier Precautions 201
April 25, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
CDC recently expanded the recommendation for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) to include any resident with an indwelling medical device or chronic wound (regardless of MDRO colonization or infection status). Test your skills applying EBP in a variety of scenarios in this interactive session with the experts from MDPH and Tufts Medical Center. Recommended: View Enhanced Barrier Precautions 101 prior to participating in this 201 office hours session. Bring your questions!
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria vs. UTI 201
May 16, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Do you know how to distinguish asymptomatic bacteriuria from a true urinary tract infection (UTI) in your facility’s residents? Test your knowledge of the management guidelines for asymptomatic bacteriuria (a common condition in the elderly) and UTI in this interactive session with the experts from Tufts Medical Center. Recommended: View Asymptomatic Bacteriuria vs. UTI 101 prior to participating in this 201 office hours session. Bring your questions!
How to Start an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
June 20, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Long-term care facilities play a critical role in improving antibiotic prescribing practices and slowing the spread of antibiotic resistance. Learn how to initiate or expand antibiotic stewardship activities in your facility in this interactive session with the experts from Tufts Medical Center and MDPH. We encourage you to come with specific challenges and questions regarding starting or expanding your own antibiotic stewardship program.
