There can be many germs associated with an illness resulting in symptoms of diarrhea. Educating healthcare staff to recognize the appropriate process for preventing the spread of diarrhea becomes an important educational topic. The upcoming South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) Office Hour will review diarrhea and antibiotics.
SD PFL Office Hour: Diarrhea Micro-learn and Antibiotics
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM Central
Jess Danko, MSHA, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) shared, “Antibiotic use can be related to some forms of diarrhea. There is an important process that should be followed in the healthcare setting when a patient has diarrhea. Understanding of these steps becomes very important for individuals that work in the healthcare setting.”
Healthcare professionals from across the state can register for the SD PFL Office Hour to join the open conversation format and discuss infection prevention and control practices. Held on the second Wednesday of the month, each session helps attendees recognize and address infection control risks commonly present in health care and community settings.
Cindy Schuch, MS, RN, CPHQ, program manager for SDFMC will share information on antibiotic use and the core elements of an antibiotic stewardship program.
SD PFL supports the HAI efforts by providing education on hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, and process improvements. Find the full list of training tools and resources on the SD PFL website.