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

  • Microbiologists
  • ID Physicians
  • Infection Control (IPC) 
  • Hospital Leadership 
  • Pharmacists
  • Antimicrobial Stewards
  • Physician informaticists
  • Public health epidemiologists

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Review the fundamental terminology in artificial intelligence including machine learning, natural language processing, large language models and artificial intelligence.
  2. Describe examples of the application of artificial intelligence in antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention.
  3. Review tools and programs that are currently available for incorporating into infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs.
  4. Describe the limitations of artificial intelligence and identify potential pitfalls in the application of AI in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ABIM MOC
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
09/26/2024
Course expires: 
09/26/2025
Event starts: 
10/07/2024 - 12:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/07/2024 - 1:30pm EDT
Member cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Expanding the Armamentarium with AI & Whole Genome Sequencing
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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. 
 

Speaker(s):

Bradley Langford, PharmD, BCIDP, MPH
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Planners:

David Banach, MD
UCHC
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
 
Samina Bhumbra, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
 
Chad Nix, MSc, CIC
UChicago Medicine
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
 
David Slade, MD, JD
Loyola Medicine
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
 
 
 
SHEA's 2024 LearningCE Program Committee assisted with the development of this program. You can view the 2024 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 live activity for a maximum of 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 live CPE contact hours (1.00 CEUs) in states that recognize ACPE providers. 
 
Upon completion of this ACPE-approved activity, participants will receive 1.00 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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Available Credit

  • 1.00 ABIM MOC
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Participation

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