Shorter is Better Webinar Hosted by KDHE HAI-AR and KFMC

KFMC Health Improvement Partners and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Healthcare Associated Infections and Antibiotic Resistance (HAI/AR) Section hosted an informational webinar for U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week.

This session highlighted how shorter, evidence-based antibiotic treatment durations can enhance patient and resident outcomes while supporting antibiotic stewardship efforts.

• Webinar Slides (PDF)
• Webinar Recording

Learning Objectives

1. Review the most current recommendations for common infectious conditions to determine the appropriate minimum effective duration of antibiotic therapy.
2. Review how shorter antibiotic courses can improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse events.
3. Identify practical strategies for clinicians to confidently prescribe shorter, effective durations of therapy.