January 12, 2023
PCR-based MRSA Nasal Screening for Suspected Pneumonia
Now available for patients older than two years for suspected pneumonia. To download or print: ASP MRSA Nasal Swab Flyer
Category: News
December 21, 2022
Antibiotics Are Not Always the Answer
“The more antibiotics we take, the more likely it is that resistant bacteria will develop,” says UNC Health pediatric infectious diseases specialist Zach Willis, MD.
November 22, 2022
Is Cephalexin or Cefdinir Optimal for Your Patient’s Urinary Tract Infection?
Oral beta–lactams are used for a variety of urinary tract infections. Here are the facts to help you choose.
November 8, 2022
Dr. Mildred Kwan and Dr. Andrew Winslow Receive Grant to Address Health Disparities in Antimicrobial Stewardship
“A novel patient-led penicillin allergy de-labeling program targeting underserved children through a mobile-enabled virtual platform” was selected for a $100k grant from Pfizer.
November 3, 2022
Spread the Word, Not C. difficile: November is C. difficile Awareness Month
Join CDC in November for C. diff Awareness Month to raise awareness about this urgent threat and save lives. Did you know? Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a germ that causes severe diarrhea, which can be life-threatening. It can affect anyone and is usually associated with recent antibiotic use. CDC estimates that C. diff causes …
November 1, 2022
Weber Elected President of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
“Dr. Weber has the unique ability to understand the challenges of infection prevention and position SHEA resources to address these challenges in a way that benefits our membership of 2,700 professionals and makes their jobs easier,” said the SHEA executive director.
October 19, 2022
Look for CASP’s Research at ID Week 2022
Attending the conference online or in-person? Check out stewardship colleagues’ research at Infectious Diseases Week 2022. Friday, October 21, 2022 Poster Session 12:15-1:30 PM Location: Hall B + C 926 – Shorter. Safer. Better. Pledge Campaign to Increase Uptake of Shortest Effective Durations of Antimicrobial Therapy Presenting Author: Ashley H. Marx Co-authors: Danielle Doughman, …
October 3, 2022
Mavrogiorgos presents on Antimicrobial Stewardship at Medicine Grand Rounds on 10/6
Updated 10/19/2022: Recording available Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 PM Join Live via the Webex link below or in-person at the “Old Clinic Auditorium” Webex: https://uncsom.webex.com/uncsom/j.php?MTID=m893f54367d9d2ac90bbac612e815bf88 Meeting number (access code): 2314 463 7243 Meeting password: V!rtu@lmgr22 The School of Medicine of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity …
September 28, 2022
A Better Way to Evaluate Penicillin Allergies
24% of patients reporting a penicillin allergy had their allergy removed after a free, five-minute pharmacy screening On September 28, 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. To commemorate this momentous discovery, every year on September 28th, we celebrate National Penicillin Allergy day to raise awareness that carrying a penicillin allergy label may negatively affect a patient’s …
September 16, 2022
After 3 months, COVID-19 vaccine drive for NC’s youngest kids slows to a crawl
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Fewer than 1 in 100 preschool-age children in roughly a fifth of North Carolina’s counties have received even a single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
July 1, 2022
CASP releases 2022-23 Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategies
Each year, CASP implements strategies to optimize antimicrobial therapies for patients who need them. Core strategies (1-4 below) are carried out every year as foundational to UNCMC’s antimicrobial stewardship program; special focus strategies (5-12 below) are projects led by CASP pharmacists, physicians, and partners to respond to opportunities for quality improvement based on hospital data …
June 23, 2022
Weber Publishes 50th Paper About Coronaviruses and COVID-19
“It is wonderful to have colleagues that I can work with on this, as well,” said Weber. “It is very exciting and gratifying to be at a place with such superb colleagues with such a broad interest in infectious disease.”