An Antimicrobial Stewardship Workshop
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 @ 14:30 – 16:30.
“Stewardship in Action – South African Success and Failure Stories”
Aim of the Workshop:
The workshop aims to delve into the practical aspects of antimicrobial stewardship, focusing on the real-world experiences and challenges faced in South Africa and beyond. By sharing success and failure stories, the workshop seeks to provide valuable insights into the complexities of implementing stewardship practices.
Workshop Overview:
- Topic: “Stewardship in Action – South African Success and Failure Stories”
- Focus: Current landscape of antimicrobial stewardship
- Emphasis: Realities and daily experiences in South Africa and beyond
- Importance: First-hand narratives from practitioners offer unique perspectives on the successes and obstacles in antimicrobial stewardship.
Program:
14:30 – 14:45 |
Pharmacist: Sonya Kolman (Role of pharmacists in AMS, focussing on clinical decision-making and patient care. Challenges and successes in implementing AMS strategies in pharmacy practice.) |
Pharmacist experience |
14:45-15:00 |
Nurse – IPC Ms Hamida Ebrahim (Nurses
perspectives on AMS, including IPC and other challenges and successes in AMS
practice.) |
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15:00-15:15 |
Doctor: Prof. Veronica Uckerman (Clinicians’ perspectives on AMS, including diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making. Integration of AMS principles in clinical practice and overcoming barriers.) |
Clinicians Experience |
15:15–15:30 |
Patient: Ms. Vanessa Carter (The role of patients in AMS and the importance of patient advocacy. Personal experiences and insights into the impact of AMS on patient care and outcomes.) |
Patient experience |
15:30-15:45 |
Medical Student: Mr. Lohan de Kock The importance of AMS in medical education and training. Strategies for incorporating AMS principles into the medical curriculum to prepare future healthcare professionals.) |
AMS in Med Education |
15:45-16:00 |
Veterinarian: Prof. Nene Quebeka (AMS in the veterinary field and its significance in controlling AMR in animals. Challenges faced by veterinarians and opportunities for collaboration with human healthcare sectors.) |
AMS in the Vet space |