Stewardship Programs (SP) are loosely defined as “programs dedicated to improving medication use.” Antibiotic SP were the first SP implemented several years ago and have been very successful at reducing inappropriate antibiotic usage, improving antibiotic-related efficacy and safety, and reducing antibiotic-related costs. Given the successful implementation and outcomes associated with Antibiotic SP, these programs have been expanded to improve outcomes associated with other high-risk medication classes, such as opioids and anticoagulants. This session aims to provide the attendee with the knowledge, skills, and application necessary to build an SP through interactive learning and strategic planning. The session will provide a foundation of core components and regulatory areas of SP to consider, as well as provide resources and outline the pharmacist’s role in building an SP. The participant will have an opportunity to work on creating an SP for a medication class of their choice and troubleshoot barriers using newly acquired knowledge. Participant understanding of application will be assessed via case-based analysis and audience Q&A.

Faculty

Moderator: William E. Dager, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS Title: Stewardship, Not Just for Infectious Diseases! Designing and Implementing a Stewardship Program for Any Practice Area Institution: UC Davis Medical Center City/State: Shingle Springs, CA   View Biography