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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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