The Canadian Antimicrobial Stewardship Webinars—or ‘CAN AMS!”—is a new webinar series focused on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions. Leaders in AMS from across Canada share examples of what has been done to implement evidence-based interventions, with the goal to inspire what CAN be done to help slow the rise and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The series aims to:
- highlight and build greater knowledge of evidence-based AMS interventions,
- help bridge knowledge gaps and capacity challenges that can limit the development of AMS interventions in key settings, and
- promote broad collaboration on AMS across regions, settings, and sectors.
CAN AMS! events promote a One Health frame for AMS to raise awareness for the interconnected drivers and consequences of AMR, and the need for shared solutions across human, animal and environmental health domains.
Date
June 18, 2025
Time: 9 am PT / 10 am MT / 11 am CT / 12 pm ET / 1 pm AT / 1:30 pm NL
Location: Zoom (link will be sent following registration)
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will have:
- A deeper understanding of circumstances that influence antimicrobial stewardship decisions in rural settings;
- Ideas for potential supports, resources or other opportunities for AMS that could be helpful in rural community settings;
- Knowledge of evidence-based approaches that can be implemented in a small community hospital setting, including auditing, antibiotic time outs, prescriber education and advocacy.
Moderator
Jason R. Vanstone, PhD
Research Scientist – Stewardship and Clinical Appropriateness
Regina General Hospital, Saskatchewan Health Authority
Speaker
Katherine Neil, BSP, ACPR,
Senior Pharmacist
Lloydminster Hospital, Saskatchewan Health Authority