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Management of Antibiotic Allergies: An Antibiotic Stewardship Discussion
Misidentification of allergies to antimicrobials causes a significant burden to both patients and the healthcare system. Many reported allergies to antimicrobials may be adverse effects of the drug and not true, immune-mediated reactions. Untoward consequences of incorrect allergy identification are wide-ranging and include unnecessary use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, use of antimicrobials not considered first-line or standard of care, increased healthcare costs, increased incidence of C. difficile infection, increased hospital length of stay, and increased readmission rates. Because of these serious consequences, clinicians must clarify when patients have true allergies to antimicrobials.
This program has been planned for Athens-Limestone Hospital employees. An access code will be required.
This program is sponsored through a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Communicable Disease Infectious Diseases and Outbreaks through a Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, grant number 6 NU50CK000545-03-02, Strengthening HAI/AR (SHARP) CFDA 93.323.
Target Audience
This application-based course is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), nurses (ABN), nurse practitioners (ABN), and physicians (ACCME).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the risks associated with antibiotic allergy misidentification
- Describe the prevalence of allergies to beta-lactam and sulfonamide antimicrobials
- Compare the risk of cross-reactivity between different beta-lactam antimicrobials
- Formulate management strategies for patients with true allergies to antimicrobials
Management of Antibiotic Allergies - An Antibiotic Stewardship Discussion PROGRAM PACKET.pdf
A copy of the presentation slides are located within the course content. Once you have registered for the course, please navigate to the 'Take Course' tab and click the navy blue 'Take Course' button. Navigate to the 'Course Materials' section of the course using the left-hand menu and download a PDF version of the program presentation. Course Materials will be added to the course the week of the live event.
Spencer H. Durham, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and also serves as the Director of Alumni & Professional Affairs with the Harrison College of Pharmacy. Originally from Arab, Alabama, he completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at Auburn University and graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Harrison College of Pharmacy in 2007. He went on to complete an ASHP-accredited post-graduate residency at Children's Health System in Birmingham, Alabama in 2008. After completion of his residency, he joined the staff at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida as a clinical pharmacist specialist, a role he maintained for five years.
In 2013, Dr. Durham joined the faculty of the Harrison College of Pharmacy, where he teaches in various courses throughout the curriculum.
Additionally, Dr. Durham serves as the Director of Alumni and Professional Affairs under the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Outreach. As part of this position, he works proactively with HCOP alumni and other health care professionals from throughout the state and region to foster the development of innovative practice models and to expand and enhance opportunities for continuous professional development.
Dr. Durham also oversees the Office of Alumni and Professional Affairs, which is responsible for the many continuing education programs offered each year by HCOP.
Dr. Durham has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles in respected journals and several book chapters. He is an active speaker each year at national, state, and local conferences, where he educates healthcare professionals on topics related to infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship. Additionally, Dr. Durham is active in several state and national organizations including the Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA), the Alabama Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (AlSHP), the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP).
Practice Site
Dr. Durham maintains a practice site at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System where he specializes in the area of infectious diseases. He serves as a clinician in the inpatient acute care units, the long-term care facility, and the HIV and general infectious diseases outpatient clinics. At his practice site, Dr. Durham serves as a preceptor for both pharmacy students and residents. He also holds a dual board certification as a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and a Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP).
Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this application-based program is 0001-0000-25-049-L01-P and is intended for pharmacists.
ABN - Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a Board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515.
ACCME - The Huntsville Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama through the joint providership of the Huntsville Hospital and Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. The Huntsville Hospital is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosures: There is no commercial support being received for this program. Dr. Durham and others in control of content have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program. No individuals in a position to control content for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to declare.
Available Credit
- 1.20 ABNAuburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyAuburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™