Keynote - Antimicrobial Resistance in Nursing Homes: A Clear and Present Danger
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/30/2025 at 7:20 AM (PDT)
Description:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to patient safety, particularly in nursing homes, where vulnerable populations are at heightened risk. This keynote session explores the far-reaching consequences of antimicrobial resistance worldwide, highlighting its specific challenges in long-term care settings. Participants will examine key factors contributing to AMR, along with practical approaches to antimicrobial stewardship. By assessing effective strategies and tools, this session equips attendees with the knowledge to promote responsible antimicrobial use and improve patient outcomes in nursing homes.
This session is part of the Sepsis Alliance AMR Conference 2025.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the session, the learner should be able to:
- Identify and explain the global impact of antimicrobial resistance, with a focus on its burden in nursing homes;
- Apply and evaluate antimicrobial stewardship strategies and tools to optimize antimicrobial use in the nursing home setting.
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.
Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA
Infectious Diseases Consultant
Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA, is a pioneer in finding solutions to antibiotic resistance – one of the greatest threats to global health. A global infectious diseases expert and epidemiologist, she has published over 50 research papers and has been invited to participate in the worldwide effort to help tackle this global threat. She is a 3-time invited TED speaker, and her topics have all focused on the solutions of slowing the development of antibiotic resistance. Her passion for this work stems from personal experiences with patients in her care with infections resistant to almost every antibiotic. Dr. Kullar wants to empower everyone in the world to be a part of the solution, by arming them with the information they need to take action.