Strategies for Managing Clostridioides difficile Infections
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Course Summary
Clostridioides difficile infection is a hospital-acquired infection. It continues to pose significant challenges in healthcare settings, with subsequent increases in morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Pharmacy teams play pivotal roles in Clostridioides difficile infection management through the application of antimicrobial stewardship and infection control and the provision of patient education. This continuing education activity aims to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with comprehensive knowledge and practical strategies for effectively preventing and managing Clostridioides difficile infection. The pathophysiology and epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile infection will be reviewed, and detailed diagnostic and management strategies will be discussed.
Course Objectives
Describe the underlying pathophysiology of and risk factors for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI)
Identify methods by which to prevent CDI
Compare and Contrast management strategies for CDI
Recall methods by which to educate patients and caregivers on the prevention and treatment of CDI
I. Introduction
II. Etiology and Epidemiology
III. Risk Factors for CDI
A. Antibiotic Use
B. Use of Gastric Acid Suppressors and Other Drugs
C. Age
D. Comorbidities
E. Clinical Characteristics and Interventions
IV. Pathophysiology of CDI
V. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
A. Clinical Manifestations
B. Diagnosis
C. Classification of CDI
VI. Prevention and Management of CDI
A. Prevention
B. Guideline-Based Management of CDI
C. Treatment of Nonsevere CDI
D. Treating Severe CDI
E. Fulminant CDI
VII. Surgical Options and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
for Severe and Fulminant CDI
VIII. Antimicrobial Stewardship and Prevention Strategies
IX. The Role of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians
X. Summary
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- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo and Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, have no conflicts of interest or financial relationships regarding the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
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- Target Audience: Pharmacy Tech
- Contact Hours: 2.0 (0.2 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 7/17/2024
- Activity Expiration Date: 7/17/2027
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-24-102-H01-T
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1230162
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