CASP Learning Series

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 Management

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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Topic: 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 cross–reactivity among beta–lactams
• Describe FY23 CASP initiative for implementing inpatient pharmacist–driven
allergy assessments

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Topic: 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