CME: The Science of Practicing Medicine — Update on C. diff
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Wednesday, January 11th 2023 at 7AM
Thursday, January 19th @ 12:15PM
CentraCare Performance Excellence is excited to announce the launch of our continuous clinical education series with CME credit called The Science of Practicing Medicine. With this endeavor we will provide ongoing, consistent, and relevant education for our colleagues. Join Infectious Disease expert, Lucio Minces, MD, for clinical discussions with CentraCare physicians. Each CME session will explore significant updates on clinical standards.
The occurrence of C. diff cases, whether with onset inpatient or outpatient, is a reflection of antibiotic use and overuse.
Lucio minces, MD
In the first session, Dr. Minces will provide an update on Clostridium difficile infection. Participants can expect the discussion to include:
- How to distinguish C. diff colonization vs. true initial or recurrent infection
- C. diff rates as a surrogate marker for the quality of antibiotic stewardship
- How to appropriately use the diagnostic tools available within the system for optimal management
- How to manage active disease based on the newest guideline recommendations
- What we are currently doing to reduce the current recurrence rate of C. diff
Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology, and difference between infection, colonization, and recurrence of infection.
- Understand the use of diagnostic tools for active infection.
- Be aware of the status quo of the management of infection.
- Gain awareness of the technical tools available in the EMR to support C. diff diagnosis and management.
Note: Identical content is offered at each session under the topic specific sessions; providers need only attend one.
Presenter:
- Lucio Minces, MD
CentraCare is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CentraCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please contact the Medical Staff Development Office at (320) 255-5836 if you have special needs.