Infectious Diseases Symposium 2017

A CME event designed to offer competence and strategies to improve.patient outcomes.

Agenda:
11 - 11:50A Registration/Lunch/Vendor Display/Posters
11:50- 11:55A   Welcome/Introduction - Kim Jerger, RN, System Manager, Infection Prevention
12p - 1p            What's the Latest with Tuberculosis - Deborah McMahan, MD,
Public Health Commissioner
1p-2p                Top 10 Reasons You Should be Excited About Antimicrobial Stewardship -
                         Trent Town, PharmD, Manchester University
2p-2:20p           BREAK - Vendor Display/ Posters
2:20 - 3:20 New CMS Cops: New Infection Prevention and Stewardship Requirements by
Medicare for Hospitals and Long Term Care - Scott Stiencker, MD
3:20 - 4p   Geo-Mapping in NE Indiana: Retrospective Studies of Hepatitis C and Influenza -                Kassidy Beck, MS , Data Systems Coordinator and Theresa Beam, PhD, Professor,
Manchester University
4 - 4:15p CAUTI Reduction in MICU -
Lori Getts, RN, Infection Preventionist & Mary Cochran, RN, Nursing Service Manager
4:15-5p Important Benefits of Molecular Panel -
Kim Jerger, RN, System Manager, Infection Prevention

Objectives:
1. Discuss the new conditions of the CMS regarding antimicrobial stewardship in acute/long term care
2. Develop a strategy for treatment planning for antimicrobial stewardship and infection control requirements in acute care hospitals and long term care.

Continuing Education Credits:
The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program is accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Committee:
Scott Stienecker, MD; Lori Getts, RN, Trent Towne, PharmD, Cathy Ballou, Coordinator, Continuing Medical Education.