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What Success Looks Like: Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
Breaking the norm of treating every acute symptom with an antibiotic is HUGE. Join in this educational topic to find out what antibiotic resistance truly is and why it matters. The presenter will help you identify what resources are readily available at your fingertips to help educate providers and community members to defeat this cascading routine.
This material was prepared by Compass, the Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC) under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication No. [0492] – 5/21/2024.
Target Audience
Infection prevention, nursing, pharmacy, provider and infectious disease professionals
Learning Objectives
- Interpret lab results to justify antibiotic use
- Trend current antibiotic usage in your community
- Distinguish antibiotic resistances prevalent in your community per susceptibility reports
- Modify antibiotic regimens per microbiology results to reduce further resistances
- Effectively communicate resources to providers and community members
Additional Information
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Becky Evans, BS, RT (R) (CT)
Ms. Evans is the Director of Radiology at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital-Avera in Scotland, South Dakota. Becky also oversees other areas in the facility as the Quality Coordinator, Infection Preventionist, and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. She serves as Secretary-elect for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Quality Board, as well as Secretary for the Dakotah Plains Chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She is an active board member for the South-Central Plain’s Chapter of the South Dakota Healthcare Coalition, and is a member of the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee for Bon Homme County. Becky is also the treasurer for her local Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter AE. Some of her favorite work responsibilities include coordinating and teaching community education such as Hands-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Stop-the-Bleed for staff and students at the Scotland School District.