2019 GAPNA Annual Conference

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040 - Pharmacology: Part 1 - Diabetes and Part 2 - Antimicrobials

03:00pm - 08:00pm EDT - October 2, 2019 | Room: Champagne 3&4

Elizabeth Bell, MSN, RN, FNP-C; Nicole J. Brandt, PharmD, MBA, BCPP, BCGP, FASCP; Deborah Milito, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Tags: antibiotic use antimicrobials stewardship antibiotic-associated adverse effects medication safety

Credits Available:

4.50 CH | 4.50 Rx

Part 1 of this workshop discusses recommendations for pharmacologic management of diabetes in the older adult population.

Part 2 of this workshop discusses how a major benefit of antibiotic stewardship programs is to reduce potential harm to nursing home residents and how a successful antibiotic stewardship program should optimize antibiotic use. Using case-based learning, knowledge and skills needed to identify, document, and manage antimicrobials will be enhanced through completion of this section of the workshop.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/5/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
Melissa Batchelor-Murphy discloses that she serves in a consultant role as the owner of MBM Consulting, LLC.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
Part 1: After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to appropriately select medications to treat diabetes and apply considerations for diabetes management in the older adult.

Part 2: After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to outline the major benefits of an antibiotic stewardship program in the long-term care population and optimize antibiotic use in the care of this population.