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EFOHCA 2017 Nursing Conference
September 7, 2017 @ 10:30 am - September 8, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
Join Richter Healthcare Consultant’s Senior Clinical Consultant Jennifer Leatherbarrow at The Educational Foundation of the Ohio Health Care Association’s 2017 Nursing Conference. This educationally loaded conference is packed full of cannot miss topics. Top reasons to attend:
- Industry Updates – Attendees will be given updates on state and federal regulations including survey, immediate jeopardies, and more.
- Hot Topics – A variety of topics of interest to nurses as well as administrators and other managers will be covered during the program. Attendees will be able to choose between a variety of concurrent sessions to address their most pressing needs.
- Networking – The conference provides a relaxed atmosphere to connect with peers, business partners, and industry experts to share problems and workable solutions.
- CEUs – up to 10 CEUs for administrators, CEALs and nurses are available during this conference.
Join Us for our Presentation on Antibiotic Stewardship
Date & Time
Friday, September 8th at 11:15am
Speakers
Jennifer Leatherbarrow, RN, BSN, RAC-CT, QCP, Senior Clinical Consultant
Improving the use of antibiotics in healthcare to protect patients and reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance is a national priority. Antibiotic stewardship refers to a set of commitments and actions designed to optimize the treatment of infections while reducing the adverse events associated with antibiotic use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the implementation an antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) and outlined the seven core elements which are necessary for implementing successful ASPs. The CDC also recommends that all nursing homes take steps to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and reduce inappropriate use.