Emergence of antimicrobial resistance is acknowledged to be a global public health issue and inappropriate use of antimicrobials is considered one of its main driving forces. Inappropriate antimicrobial use leads to increased morbidity, mortality, and costs. Hence, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP), a program which utilizes various strategies to promote appropriate selection, dosing, route, and duration of antimicrobial therapy is widely recommended to achieve optimal outcomes for individual patient and the public health. This will be an interactive workshop where faculty and participants will discuss the process of developing and implementing a new program and sustaining an existing one.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Identify the primary goals of an ASP.
2. List the various strategies utilized to successfully manage an ASP.
3. Describe the barriers and shortcomings of some of the methods used and how to overcome them.
4. Develop a plan for implementation of an ASP.
5. Discuss method for measuring the impact of an ASP.

Workshop Chairperson:
Ms Christine Teng, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore; Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Why Stewardship for Antimicrobials: Rationale and Primary Goals for ASP
Mr Yeoh Siang Fei, Principal Clinical Pharmacist, National University Hospital, Singapore

Setting Up an ASP: Structure, Strategies and Implementation
Dr Andrea Kwa, Senior Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

Determining the Impact of an ASP: Measuring Outcomes
Ms Winnie Lee, Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

Using Information Technology and Electronic Clinical Decision Support in ASP
Mr Ng Tat Ming, Senior Pharmacist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Venue: Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore, Alumni Medical Centre, Level 2 Arthur Lim Auditorium, 2 College Road, Singapore 169850

Healthcare systems around the globe are challenged to deliver an effective chronic disease management due to the complex nature and multifactorial causes of chronic diseases. Evidence has shown that health care can be delivered more effectively and efficiently through a multidisciplinary team approach, in which providers from different disciplines are supported with the necessary resources and expertise to better manage their patients with chronic diseases. With a diverse group of healthcare professionals on board, the team can ensure their patients' treatment goals are attained and maintained. This workshop will illustrate a collaborative healthcare model which delivers a systematic chronic disease management for the patients in the primary care setting.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Describe a collaborative care model designed for the management of chronic diseases.
2. Discuss the significance of chronic disease management from the aspect of collaborative care.
3. Understand the unique role of each member of the multidisciplinary care team.

Workshop Chairperson:
Dr Joyce Lee, Assistant Professor and Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Introduction to Team-based Care
Dr Elaine Tan, Deputy Head of Clinical Service, and Family Physician, National Health Care Group, Singapore

Team-based Care with a Focus on the Role of Advanced Practice Nurse
Ms Carolyn Chan, Advanced Practice Nurse, National Healthcare Group Jurong Polyclinic, Singapore

Team-based Care with a Focus on the Role of Dietician
Ms Sarah Shamila Sinaram, Accredited Practicing Dietician, National Healthcare Group Head Quarter, Singapore

Team-based Care with a Focus on the Role of Clinical Pharmacist
Dr Lee Wing Yan, Vivian, Associate Professor and Clinical Pharmacist, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Pharmacy, Hong Kong

Venue: National Cancer Centre, Level 4 Auditorium, 11 Hospital Drive, Singapore 169610

This workshop will review basic concepts of clinical epidemiology, with a focus on how to use this knowledge to critically analyze a research study. Other types of studies, such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses, cost-effectiveness analyses, and guidelines will also be discussed. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to analyze actual research studies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Describe and compare the most common study designs used in clinical research.
2. Determine the absolute benefit, relative benefit, and number needed to treat or harm (NNT or NNH) from a published research study.
3. Explain the common sources of bias in specific types of research studies.
4. Evaluate systemic overviews and meta-analyses.
5. Evaluate cost-effectiveness analyses and guidelines.

Workshop Chairperson:
Dr Grant Sklar, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore; Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, National University Hospital Singapore

Speaker
Professor Gary Yee, Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Room TBA

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