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The CASP Learning Series is an annual group of educational events created by and for pharmacists on antimicrobial stewardship topics.

 

Topic: Updates in Urinary Tract Infection ManagementHeadshot of Nick Kane

Presenter: Nicholas Kane, PharmD

June 2023

Learning objectives:

Review the updated urinary tract infection guideline:

  • Definitions and diagnosis
  • Delirium and UTI
  • Antimicrobial therapy
  • Urine culture interpretation
  • Key points

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headshot of Renae BoernekeTopic: Penicillin Allergy Assessments

Presenter: Renae Boerneke, PharmD

March 2023

Learning objectives:

Describe impact of penicillin allergy on patient health outcomes
Discuss mechanism of penicillin allergy and crossreactivity among betalactams
Describe FY23 CASP initiative for implementing inpatient pharmacistdriven
allergy
assessments

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headshot Ethan Rausch PharmDhead shot of Ashley Marx, PharmDTopic: C. difficile

Presenters: Ethan Rausch, PharmD and Ashley Marx, PharmD

April 2022

Learning objectives:

Part 1—Management of C. difficile Infection

  • Interpret C. difficile test results at UNC Medical Center
  • Review the evidence on novel therapies for C. difficile infections
  • Identify scenarios in which the use of fidaxomicin or bezlotoxumab may be appropriate

Part 2—Vancomycin Dosing Guideline Updates for UNCMC

  • Discuss vancomycin AUC and trough monitoring strategies
  • Review updated recommendations for vancomycin monitoring at UNCMC

Part 1 (21 minutes)

image of presenter Ethan Rausch (objectives are described in the recording)

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2 (28 minutes)

Presenter Ashley Marx with her first slide (described in presentation)

Part 2a

Part 2b

Part 2c

Part 2d