(306) Antimicrobial Resistance in Wound Care

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 2:20 PM to 3:20 PM
Track: Wound, Professional Practice
Session Type: Concurrent Session

Description

This session addresses the growing challenges of wound management in the era of antibiotic resistance. It emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), infection prevention, and biofilm disruption as essential strategies for improving healing outcomes. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based approaches to integrate AMS principles into wound care, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and apply innovative techniques to manage complex wounds effectively.

Continuing Education Credits

Contact Hours: 1.00
Pharmacology Credits: 0.25

Learning Outcome

  • By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe the core principles of antimicrobial stewardship and apply them to wound care practice.