Event Description

Improving antibiotic prescription and infection control the Emergency Room Emergency Rooms (ERs) are challenging: time is scarce; the workload is great; medical teams are not constant; awareness and expertise can be improved. Typically, ERs are the first place for antimicrobial decision, which should be timely and appropriate, with low rates of prescription change when patients are transferred to wards. On the other side, ERs are central for screening and isolation of admitted patients, improving safety of other patients and healthcare workers.

Intended audience:

Medical doctors and pharmacists, nurses or other healthcare professionals with an MSc or PhD are eligible, provided they completed the basic module or have experience in IPC.

Objectives: 

1. Optimize Antibiotic Prescription:
   • Understand principles of antibiotic stewardship in the ER.
   • Implement strategies for timely and appropriate antibiotic use.
   • Minimize prescription changes upon patient transfer.
2. Enhance Infection Control:
   • Identify and isolate infectious patients effectively.
   • Implement best practices for infection control in the ER.
   • Ensure safety of patients and healthcare workers.
3. Improve Time Management and Workflow:
   • Develop efficient time management strategies.
   • Streamline processes for antibiotic prescription and infection control.
   • Enhance communication and coordination among ER teams.
4. Promote Continuous Education:
   • Provide ongoing education on antibiotic prescription and infection control.
   • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.
   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
5. Implement Evidence-Based Interventions:
   • Explore evidence-based interventions for ER practices.
   • Evaluate effectiveness through data analysis.
   • Integrate sustainable strategies into ER workflows.
6. Ensure Regulatory Compliance:
   • Understand and adhere to regulatory standards.
   • Conduct audits to evaluate compliance.
   • Implement corrective actions for improvement.<o:p></o:p>

Course coordinator: 

Alejandro Martín Quirós, Spain 
Carlos Palos, Portugal

Organisers:  

European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Certification: 

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

Course Venue: 

Hospital Universitario La Paz 
Paseo de la Castellana 261, Madrid

Accommodation:

Accommodation is not included in the registration.

Registration details:

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

Registration Fees