Antimicrobial Guidelines for Prison Populations

$5.00 | CE Hours:1.00 | Intermediate

***This course will be expiring on 08/30/2022. After this date, you will be unable to take this course for renewal credit.***

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CEU Course Description

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in the healthcare and community setting - leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.  This CEU course provides guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobials, provides recommendations and standards for the medical management of inmates receiving antimicrobial therapy, and outlines the Federal Bureau of Prisons Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

Article Author:  Federal Bureau of Prisons
Exam writer:  Patricia Hocking-Walker, M.S. (Psychology)

CEU Course Objectives

1.  Explain what should be done before initiating antibiotic therapy.

2.  Investigate what is largely responsible for the growth of resistant microbes.

3.  Examine when conversion from IV to PO therapy is contraindicated.

ACE credit is not offered for this course. A list of courses offering ACE credit can be found here.

 

CAADE Approval

This course does not have CAADE approval for CEUs.

 

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Added On: 07/11/2017

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