OPAT update

Name: OPAT update
Start: 2023-06-05T12:30:00+00:00
End: 2023-06-05T13:00:00+00:00

5th Jun 2023

1:30 - 2:00pm (BST)

Medical microbiology

Pharmaceutical medicine

5th Jun 2023

1:30 - 2:00pm (BST)

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Description

Teaching led by Catherine Loughlin AMS pharmacist

Summary

This is a great opportunity for medical professionals to stay up to date with the latest information on OPAT. Catherine Loughlin, an AMS pharmacist, will be providing a comprehensive overview of this area with the latest developments and insights. This session promises to be of invaluable assistance to medical professionals in their current practice.

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Learning objectives

Explain the concept of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) and its value to the medical sector.
Describe the criteria used to decide which patients should receive OPAT.
Describe the principles of safe and effective OPAT administration, including the use of appropriate equipment and medication safety.
Demonstrate the ability to provide clinical advice and counseling to patients receiving OPAT.
Outline strategies to support the safe and timely transition of patients to OPAT.

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