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Choosing Wisely: Strategies to Reduce Unnecessary Use of Antibiotics and Enhance Antimicrobial

Choosing Wisely: Strategies to Reduce Unnecessary Use of Antibiotics and Enhance Antimicrobial


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Learning Objectives

  • Review the rate of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for viral infections in Washington state and the pressing need for change
  • Outline specific strategies used in local health systems to successfully reduce antibiotic prescriptions for viral infections
  • Preview Washington state's antimicrobial stewardship initiative, which officially launches in November and outline President Obama's national action plan, including potential funding opportunities

Presenters

Christopher Dale, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Quality and Value
Swedish Medical Group

Marisa D'Angeli, MD, MPH
Medical Epidemiologist, Preparedness/Healthcare
Associated Infections, Washington State Department of Health

Matt Handley, MD
Chair, WA State Choosing Wisely Task Force
Medical Director of Quality, Group Health

(Originally recorded September 23, 2015)

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