The Role of AI in Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship
October 7, 2024
Description
This session will provide the participants with a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The fundamental terminology of AI/ML will be reviewed and examples of application in the areas of Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship will be shared. Limitations and potential pitfalls of the application of AI/ML will be reviewed.
Target Audience
- ID Physicians
- Infection Control (IPC)
- Hospital Leadership
- Pharmacists
- Antimicrobial Stewards
- Physician informaticists
- Public health epidemiologists
- Microbiologists
Learning Objectives
- Review tools and programs that are currently available for incorporating into infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs
- Describe the limitations of artificial intelligence and identify potential pitfalls in the application of AI in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship
- Review the fundamental terminology in artificial intelligence including machine learning, natural language processing, large language models and artificial intelligence
- Describe examples of the application of artificial intelligence in antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention