The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is a professional society that improves public health by establishing infection-prevention measures and supporting antibiotic stewardship among healthcare providers.
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More than 1.7 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sepsis each year. Rapid recognition and treatment are crucial to their survival for those diagnosed with sepsis. @SepsisAlliance is asking you to take the TIME to save lives. Learn how at
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From @AbxAware et al: Dispensing practices of amoxicillin suspension by community pharmacists: Prescribing conventions leads community pharmacists to dispense extra liquid amoxicillin. For those over 2, consider chewable amox! 💊 We can prevent environmental contamination.
Comparison of complication types in patients receiving vesicant intravenous antimicrobials or vasopressors via midlines and peripherally inserted central catheters https://bit.ly/47htq3K
Transmission of varicella zoster virus in the presence of masking: VZV long-range transmission in presence of masking confirmed using video surveillance. 😷
@EmilySpivak et al: Unnecessary outpatient abx scripts contribute emissions equal to driving a gas-powered car around the Earth 194.3 times. Contributions to GHG emissions from unnecessary abx could help ASP efforts. 🌏
New podcast for your listening pleasure 🎧Join author @j_ladineslim in conversation with @gonzalobearman and @PriyaNori to discuss antibiotic prescribing trends in US emergency departments (EDs) from 2016 to 2021:
New in @ICHEJournal from @KevinSpicer14 et al @CDCgov
➡️From Jan 2016 to Dec 2023, CDC/DHQP responded to 26 consultations among 25 US health jurisdictions involving ophthalmologic procedures or settings
👀👁️ Many lapses in IP&C described
📄: https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2024.78
Close #IDWeek2024 with ID Super Saturday!🪩 From a special session with NIAID Director Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA, to a new closing party, there will be plenty of exciting events on Oct. 19 that you won't want to miss!
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Students and residents: Get ready to experience a career-changing week at #IDWeek2024! ✨
Join your ID community in Los Angeles this October 16-19. Register: http://bit.ly/3VYFa7i
IDWeek’s Abstract Appreciation Program aims to cultivate interaction with #IDWeek2024 abstract presenters, particularly students, residents and fellows.
Now recruiting distinguished faculty! Learn more and apply by Sept. 13: https://bit.ly/46YUN2F
Take a peek at the 200+ sessions and symposia covering the latest in ID with the Interactive Program! Explore fun events, learn about speakers you don’t want to miss, dive into specific tracks & more! ⬇️ https://idweek2024.eventscribe.net
Attend the most thrilling premiere in LA this fall. Step behind the scenes where movie magic meets ID in Out-BREAK!: An Infectious Escape Room at #IDWeek2024. 🗝️🎬
More info coming soon! Register today before rates increase Sept. 14!: https://bit.ly/3VYFa7i
Louise Dembry, MD, MS, MBA, FIDSA, FSHEA, will present this year’s @SHEA_Epi Lecture, “Musings on Growing the Next Generation of Healthcare Epidemiologists.”
Watch Dr. Dembry present at #IDWeek2024. Register before rates increase by this Friday, July 26! https://bit.ly/3VYFa7i
