Description: This activity provides an evidence-based review of pneumonia diagnosis and management, emphasizing antimicrobial selection, de-escalation, and duration of therapy. Learners will review epidemiology, classifications, and recent guideline updates from the American Thoracic Society (ATS). 

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Speaker: Natalie Moreno PharmD, PGY2 Infectious Disease Pharmacy Resident –Lutheran General   

Objectives: ​​ 

  • Identify patient specific factors that affect pneumonia treatment   

  • Outline the key differences between the 2016 IDSA guidelines and the 2019 ATS guidelines  

  • Recognize common workflow gaps in pneumonia diagnosis and management  

  • Apply evidence-based strategies to determine appropriate duration of therapy for pneumonia in various patient populations  

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

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

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Session date: 
11/12/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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    • 1.00 APRN Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours
  • 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.
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