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    • 04/08/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Pinstripes in Northbrook, IL 60062
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    The North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland Presents

    Superbugs – How to treat the worse of the worst infectious pathogens! Program 216

    Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
    Time: 6pm to 9pm
    Live In-person Program

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    First notice. This program is for current NSP members and pre-registered College of Pharmacy students. There is limited guest availability.

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    College of Pharmacy students must register through their pharmacy school contact to attend.

    Midwestern College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Sue Cornell at scorne@midwestern.edu . Space is limited

    Rosalind Franklin College of Pharmacy Students (non-member)  MUST register with Janeen Winnike at janeen.winnike@rosalindfranklin.edu . Space is limited

    Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Laura Licari at llicari@roosevelt.edu . Space is limited

    University of Illinois College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu   . Space is limited

    Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Darilyn McClain at dmccla20@csu.edu .

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    Tuesday, April 8, 2024.
    Time: 6pm to 9pm
    Location: In-person Program

    Pinstripes

    1150 Willow Road

    Northbrook, IL 60062

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    Register in advance for this meeting: 

    Registration is for NSP members.

    RSVP at

    www.nspharmacists.org

    RSVP By Wednesday, April 2nd, 6 PM.

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    Schedule of Events:

    6 PM to 7:15 PM: Networking and Dinner provided by NovoNordisk

    6:30 PM to 7:15 PM NovoNordisk Presentation: Looking Beyond T2D: Cardiorenal Risk in Patients with CKD and T2D. Speaker: Jean Dib, PharmD.

    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Featured Continuing Pharmacy Education Presentation.

    Reservations are required for attendance.

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    Superbugs – How to treat the worse of the worst infectious pathogens! Program 216

    Program Description

    Superbugs are bacteria that have developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, making infections caused by them difficult or even impossible to treat. The rise of multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria, highlights the critical need for responsible antibiotic use. Appropriate antibiotic stewardship helps prevent the emergence of such resistant strains by ensuring antibiotics are used only when necessary and that the correct drugs and dosages are prescribed. Understanding culture and sensitivity reports is essential for guiding treatment choices, as these reports reveal which antibiotics are effective against a particular pathogen. For pathogens like KPC and CRE, selecting appropriate treatment regimens—often based on newer antibiotics or combination therapies—is crucial for effective management. As resistance continues to grow, it is also vital to be aware of newer antibiotics' coverage spectra, as these agents provide additional options for combating MDR pathogens, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing the spread of resistance.

    At the end of this presentation pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should be able to:

    1)  To discuss the importance of appropriate antibiotic use to prevent multi-drug resistant pathogens

    2)  To comprehend and read culture & sensitivity reports

    3)  To understand appropriate treatment regimens for KPC, CRE, ESBL, etc.

    4)  To identify the coverage spectrum of newer antibiotic agents which can be utilized for multi-drug resistant pathogens

    TARGET AUDIENCE

    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

    SPEAKER

    Vicky Shah, PharmD, BCPS

    Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences,

    Chair of Service and Clinical Site Relationships

    Roosevelt University, College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy

    Schaumburg, IL

    Disclosure: Our speaker declares no conflicts of interest, real or apparent, and no financial interests in any company, product, or service mentioned in this program.

    In compliance with regulatory and continuing education guidelines/codes of ethics, guests who are not healthcare professionals are not permitted to attend.

    CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION: The Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.

    ACPE Accreditation: Pending

    Funding for this program is provided by: North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland 

    In order to receive ACPE credit for this program, the participant must 1) Attend the program in its entirety; 2) Provide current information on the Attendance Log Form; and 3) Complete an Evaluation Form. The program’s administrator should provide attendees a Record of Attendance Form for their files. All Statements of Credit for ACPE approved – IPhA co-sponsored continuing education that individuals have completed during the year are available online at www.ipha.org.  If you do not have web access and would like a CE transcript mailed to you, please contact IPhA at (217) 522-7300 or ipha@ipha.org.

    There are no fees for this program.

    RSVP By Wednesday, April 2nd, 6 PM.

    ©2025 North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland Association. All Rights Reserved

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