October 12, 2023
‘A Powerhouse’: Dr. David Weber Receives Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award
Dr. David J. Weber of UNC Health was honored at the University Day ceremony on Oct. 12.
Category: News
October 5, 2023
Visit CASP and OPAT at ID Week October 11-15
Will you be attending ID Week in Boston or virtually? Consider adding these posters and presentations to your schedule. You will see friendly CASP and OPAT faces and learn something new. Presentations Zach Willis, MD, MPH is an invited panelist on Challenging Cases in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Friday, October 13, 2023 | 3:15-4:30 PM Location: …
August 30, 2023
CASP Pediatric Febrile Neutropenia Guideline Gains Second Life
Kenneth Busby III, DO worked with experts at Kenya’s Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital to contextualize the clinical pathway for its children’s hospital. When an infant or child with cancer spikes a fever, it can be deadly. Neutropenia is a condition often encountered following chemotherapy for children with blood cancer. As this reduces the patient’s …
June 15, 2023
UNC Hospitals’ OPAT Program Recognized with Quality & Safety Award
The Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy Program (OPAT) was recognized as one of four UNC Hospitals-wide winners of the 2022 Quality and Safety Awards. The honorees were recognized for their work at a ceremony with hospital leadership on June 13, 2023, as a part of the Medical Center Improvement Council meeting. The UNC Hospitals Quality and …
May 26, 2023
Campbell-Bright, Castillo, and Kwan Recognized for Exemplary Antimicrobial Stewardship Contributions
The Carolina Antimicrobial Stewardship Program honored three collaborators with Super Steward Awards. Stacy Campbell-Bright, PharmD, Briana Castillo, MD, and Will Kwan, Jr., MD were among the award recipients. CASP created the awards in 2022 to recognize colleagues’ efforts to champion stewardship in their settings. “In CASP, we are very aware that the success of our …
May 24, 2023
Updated Urinary Tract Infection Guideline
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, regardless of practice setting or medical specialty. The management of UTIs has progressed significantly in recent years due to shifts in antimicrobial resistance patterns and additional evidence to support optimal diagnosis, antibiotic selection, and antibiotic duration. The Carolina Antimicrobial Stewardship Program incorporated local microbiological data and the latest evidence …
May 15, 2023
Quiz: Blood Culture Best Practices
How well can you identify blood culturing best practices? Take the three-question quiz. 1. The preferred method for obtaining blood cultures is by: a. peripheral venipuncture b. peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) orarterial catheter c. central venous catheter 2. All adult blood cultures require a total of ____ bottles filled to ____ ml volume. a. …
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
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 …