The Structure and Position of AMS and Antimicrobial Stewardship Aspect of Management of Infections

Event Description

The management of infections & sepsis in the immune-compromised host is challenging in many ways: delayed diagnosis, atypical presentation, metabolic changes, adjuvant therapies, severe prognosis, and end-of-life decisions. Sepsis is a common and mortal syndrome, and the incidence is increasing. On the other hand, mortality increases with pre-existing immunosuppression. Moreover, in the last decade, the immunosuppressed patient population and expected life is rising which exacerbated the issue. In low to middle-income countries, the infrastructure of hospitals makes the problem more complex. There is scarce information in the literature about the presentation and outcomes of sepsis in immunocompromised oncology patients with personalised management. Newer risk groups, associated with therapies (CAR-T) or older adults (immune-senescence) require specific attention. The new concept of pneumonia in the immunocompromised host provided an innovative management approach. An update of hot innovative topics with an approach led by international multidisciplinary experts will be provided. 

Intended audience:  

Target Audience ID Physicians, Medical Microbiologists, Clinical Pharmac(olog)ists, ICU physicians, Internists, Specialist Nurses, Pediatricians and other medical specialties.

Objectives: 

• To learn about organization and position of antimicrobial stewardship on supranational, national, and local level
• To learn about quality and patient safety management aspects of antimicrobial stewardship
• To learn about antimicrobial stewardship aspects of management of common infections in hospital
• To obtain practical skills in antimicrobial stewardship interventions in management of common infections

Course coordinator: 

Bojana Beović, Slovenia 

Organisers:  

Slovenian Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Slovenian Medical Association 

Accreditation: 

ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation. 

Certification: 

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification. 

Course Venue: 

TBC

Accommodation 

Accommodation is not included in the fee.

Registration details: 

This course is part of the AMS Certificate Programme, but has some spaces open to registrations outside of the programme.

Registration fees include full access to the course, coffee breaks and lunches. Travel costs and accommodation are not included in the fee.  

Registration Fees