Sniffing out STaph Infections: Use of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization detection methods to predict MRSA skin and soft tissue infections

October 21, 2022

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common cause of many widely-encountered community and hospital-acquired infections, and its association with mortality is significant. Aside from being a prevalent pathogen, MRSA is a colonizer of the nares in humans, present in 2 of every 100 persons. Colonization status is determined via anatomical site swab and subsequent evaluation via PCR or culture. The use of MRSA nasal screening to rule out MRSA in lower respiratory tract infections has led to significant antimicrobial stewardship efforts, but its use in non-respiratory infections remains unclear.

Target Audience

This course is intended for pharmacists

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to

  • Recognize and apply the following terms: "sensitivity", "specificity", "positive predictive value" and "negative predictive value"
  • Evaluate predictive values for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization to determine the presence of MRSA as a cause of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)
  • Identify other clinical predictors of SSTI caused by MRSA that can aid in empiric treatment decisions​​
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Course opens: 
09/06/2022
Course expires: 
12/31/2022
Event starts: 
10/21/2022 - 12:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
10/21/2022 - 1:00pm CDT
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Faculty

Danielle Sanchez, Pharm.D. PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident at Advocate Christ Medical Center & Advocate Children's Hospital

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

 

 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Aurora Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This conference is being held virtually.  A  link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

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