Hosted by CAN AMS
Join CAN AMS for a panel discussion highlighting progress on antimicrobial stewardship in three provinces and exploring ways to move forward on shared commitments to tackling antimicrobial resistance.
By the end of the session, participants will have: increased knowledge of provincial initiatives and progress in implementing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS); greater insight into distinct challenges, strategies, and opportunities for AMS in different jurisdictions; improved understanding of how healthcare providers and the public are being engaged in antimicrobial stewardship.
Panelists
David Patrick, MD, FRCPC, MHSc
Medical Epidemiology Lead for Antimicrobial Resistance, BC Centre for Disease Control and Professor, UBC School of Population and Public Health
Robert Strang, MD
Chief Medical Officer of Health, Department of Health and Wellness, Government of Nova Scotia
James Turner
Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health, Government of Saskatchewan