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ForwardDiagnostic Stewardship Programs: From Concept to Implementation
Description
Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Stewardship Programs (DSPs) strive to improve patient outcomes by fostering interdisciplinary cooperation in the optimization of infectious diagnostic test ordering, collection, processing, and interpretation. Currently, there is insufficient guidance on establishing these programs, highlighting the need for a set of benchmark metrics and playbooks for implementation that are appropriate for individual institutions. This course will highlight essential DSP concepts, review the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) core elements for diagnostic excellence, and explore various approaches to establishing DSPs in healthcare institutions.
Webinars in this course:
- Impact of Diagnostic Stewardship on Patient Outcomes & Hospital Outcomes | September 25, 2025 @ 3:00- 4:00 pm ET
- New CDC Core Elements for Diagnostic Excellence | TBD
- Models for Diagnostic Stewardship Programs | January 26, 2026 @ 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Target Audience
- Infectious disease
- Infection control
- Microbiology
- Pharmacy
- Quality patient safety
- Public health
- Infection preventionists
- Hospital leadership
- ID trainees- fellows/residents/students
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
- Define Diagnostic Stewardship and how it can improve patient outcomes through effective use of diagnostic testing.
- Describe the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) core elements for diagnostic excellence.
- Identify various approaches to implementing Diagnostic Stewardship Programs (DSPs) in healthcare institutions and apply strategies appropriate to your setting.
- Explain how interprofessional collaboration across departments supports the success of DSPs and contributes to improved healthcare team performance and patient safety.
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standard for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose all financial relationship(s) with any ineligible company within the prior 24 months for any amount. SHEA identifies and mitigates all conflict of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.
Planners:
Coming Soon
SHEA's 2025 LearningCE Program Committee assisted with the development of this program. You can view the 2025 LearningCE Program Committee Roster and Disclosures.
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 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.
PHYSICIANS:
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America designates this activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to Joint Accreditation for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
By submitting a claim for ABIM MOC, you hereby give SHEA permission to share individual physician participation information with ABIM through JA PARS.
NURSES:
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 CNE credit. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PHARMACISTS:
CPE Accreditation Statement for Pharmacists
SHEA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Universal Activity Number has yet to be assigned to this activity. This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 3.00 live CPE contact hours (3.00 CEUs) in states that recognize ACPE providers.
Upon completion of this ACPE-approved activity, participants will receive 3.00 credits on their NABP e-Profile section of the CPE Monitor. It is the participant's responsibility to upload the correct NABP number and date of birth when submitting your evaluation.
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Price
Member cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$149.00
This course consists of multiple sessions, and the webinars are available exclusively as part of the complete course.
To register & access course:
- Click the Add to Cart button and complete the checkout process. Once registered, you’ll automatically be enrolled in any upcoming sessions.
- You’ll receive email reminders with Zoom access details on the day of each session. Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder) for those emails.
Can’t attend live? You can still access the content—just be sure to register in advance!
The live webinars will be recorded, and all registrants will receive access to the recording and presentation materials after the event. Please note:
- Registration closes at the end of the live broadcast.
- Participation during a session's live broadcast is required to earn credit for that session; recordings are for viewing purposes only.
- If you're not seeking credit and simply want access to the information, you're welcome to register even if you can't attend live—just make sure to register before the date of the first session to gain access to all content.
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