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Evaluation

Quality Measures

(CME116) From Policy to Practice: Operationalizing an Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in PALTC

Thursday, March 26, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM PT
Room: Platinum Ballroom 5-6
CE: 1.5
CMD Management Credit Recording
CME: (1.5) MOC: (1.5) CMD Management: (1.5) AANP: (1.5) NP Pharmacology Hours (1.0) AAFP (1.5)
Session Summary: Antimicrobial stewardship is essential to protecting resident safety and combating resistance in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. This session equips medical directors, advanced practice providers, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals with practical tools to bridge the gap between policy and daily practice. Participants will explore current CMS and CDC stewardship requirements, learn evidence-based interventions such as antibiotic time-outs and facility antibiograms, and discover strategies to engage interdisciplinary teams. Through real-world case examples and actionable takeaways, attendees will leave prepared to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship efforts, optimize prescribing practices, and improve resident outcomes in their facilities.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:
  • Interpret federal and state antimicrobial stewardship requirements applicable to PALTC settings and the roles of medical directors, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals in meeting them.
  • Apply evidence-based principles of antibiotic prescribing stewardship interventions, such as antibiotic time-outs, facility antibiograms, and targeted feedback, to optimize antibiotic prescribing and monitoring in daily practice.
  • Evaluate the impact of antimicrobial stewardship activities on prescribing trends, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and resident outcomes, and identify strategies to address performance gaps.