Episode 88: March 11, 2022 - Antimicrobial Stewardship

Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Antimicrobials are worth protecting to preserve their efficacy. Listen as Dr. Becky Linn discusses the antimicrobial stewardship, the drug development and resistance timeline, and educating patients regarding the effective use of antimicrobials.

Becky Linn, PharmD, BCPS

Becky S. Linn, PharmD, BCPS, received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy where she joined the faculty in 2013 teaching courses in therapeutics and clinical pharmacokinetics. After training at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, she practiced clinical pharmacy with an emphasis in critical care and student rotation coordination. Dr. Linn’s current practice involves daily rounding with an inpatient family medicine team for the Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency program. She serves as Champion of the Residency Teaching Certificate for the School of Pharmacy and is a member of the Student Affairs and Faculty Development Committees. Dr. Linn’s teaching interests include infectious diseases and cardiology, and her research interests include infectious diseases and interprofessional education models.

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI^® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager

Guest: Becky S. Linn, Pharm.D., BCPS - Associate Clinical Professor, University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy

Resources:

About Antibiotic Resistance | CDC

5 Things to Know | CDC

Actions to Fight Antibiotic Resistance | CDC

ANA-CDC-whitepaper.pdf – Redefining the Antibiotic Stewardship Team

ANA white paper on antiobiotic stewardship - WSNA