
Development of an Immunocompromised Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (CE Session)
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/30/2025 at 11:20 AM (PDT)
Description:
This session is part of the Sepsis Alliance AMR Conference 2025.
Effective antimicrobial stewardship in immunocompromised patients requires a nuanced approach that balances infection prevention with the risks of overuse. This session explores key objectives in antimicrobial stewardship for this vulnerable population, highlighting unique challenges and the need for tailored strategies. Innovative approaches and real-world applications will be examined to optimize antimicrobial use while minimizing resistance and adverse effects. Drawing on expertise in managing infections in transplant recipients and patients undergoing chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation, this session provides insight into evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes in immunocompromised settings.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the session, the learner should be able to:
- Identify goals and challenges for practicing antimicrobial stewardship within immunocompromised patients;
- Identify successful stewardship strategies in immunocompromised populations.
Target Audience:
Nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, emergency responders, pharmacists, medical technologists, respiratory therapists, physical/occupational therapists, infection prevention specialists, data/quality specialists, and more.

Hannah Imlay, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Immunocompromised Antimicrobial Stewardship
University of Utah
Hannah Imlay, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and the Director of Immunocompromised Antimicrobial Stewardship at University of Utah Health and the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs System. Her clinical and research interests focus on infections and antimicrobial stewardship in immunocompromised hosts, in particular organ transplant recipients and patients undergoing chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.