An Interprofessional Approach to MDR UTI: A Focus on Oral Antibiotics

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Course Overview

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most commonly treated infections by healthcare professionals. In the United States, they account for over 10 million ambulatory visits a year (Foxman 2014) and are among the most common healthcare-associated infections (Magill 2014).

The goal of this module is to discuss a brief review on the diagnosis of UTIs and a detailed review of available oral antimicrobials and treatment strategies for multi-drug resistant (MDR) UTIs.

About the Course Author

Dr. Demangone-Yoon is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Additionally, she has remained active in medical education during her career through multiple formats including an emergency medicine residency program and online medical education companies.

Dawn Demangone-Yoon, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Elizabeth Kellerman MSN, RN started in nursing in 2007 after graduating from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. While working in a critical care unit at Sutter Mills-Peninsula Hospital she earned her CCRN and TNCC. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college while working to receive her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as subject matter expert and content writer for Relias. Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Benjamin M. Pullinger, PharmD, BCPS is a pharmacist and assistant professor of clinical pharmacy.

Benjamin M. Pullinger, PharmD, BCPS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (15 Match)

American Nurses Credentialing Center

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
California Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791 Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA0008057-0000-20-272-H01-P
New Mexico Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board

1.00HOURS

State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

1.00HOURS

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

1.00HOURS

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-MDRUTI
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2020-01-01
Expiration Date:

2022-11-27
Learning Objectives:

Determine a patient-specific antibiotic regimen that limits adverse effects.; Distinguish between urinary tract infections and asymptomatic bacteriuria to avoid the unnecessary use of antibiotics.; Identify and compare oral antibiotics that are active against extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae (EPE), AmpC ß-lactamase producing bacteria, and vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE).
Outline:

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Interprofessional Approach to Multi-Drug Resistant UTI
Background
Definitions and Evaluation
Laboratory Diagnosis
Oral Antibiotics for Management of ESBL UTI
AmpC β-Lactamases
Duration of Therapy
Oral antibiotics for MDR UTIs
Prevention and Interprofessional Considerations
Clinical Vignette
Section 3: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Congratulations!
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Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

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