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Three experiences highlight the importance of antimicrobial stewardship, its role in patient safety and the potential consequences of prescribing broad-spectrum antibiotics “just in case.” idsociety.org/science-speaks… via @IDSAInfo


Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

For #IDWeek2025 we're excited to present the course on diagnostic stewardship and excellence Oct 18th from 1-5 pm. @ValerieVaughnMD @IDSAInfo @Drjzpharmd Great speakers and a lot of quality information around diagnostic stewardship for cultures and molecular tests!


I am so excited to announce that my guest speaker episode of the PALTtalk podcast, PALTtalk with JAMDA | September 2025, is now live! Learn more about our new urine PCR consensus statement here: paltmed.org/news-media/p... #IDXposts #IDTwitter

Drjzpharmd's tweet image. I am so excited to announce that my guest speaker episode of the PALTtalk podcast, PALTtalk with JAMDA | September 2025, is now live!  Learn more about our new urine PCR consensus statement here: paltmed.org/news-media/p... #IDXposts  #IDTwitter

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

Dentists: Improving antibiotic use in your practice keeps your patients healthy and helps fight #AntimicrobialResistance. Don’t delay - order FREE #BeAntibioticsAware dental materials today! Quantities are limited and will not be restocked after 8/15/25: buff.ly/JGBJnDA

CDC_AR's tweet image. Dentists: Improving antibiotic use in your practice keeps your patients healthy and helps fight #AntimicrobialResistance. Don’t delay - order FREE #BeAntibioticsAware dental materials today! Quantities are limited and will not be restocked after 8/15/25: buff.ly/JGBJnDA
CDC_AR's tweet image. Dentists: Improving antibiotic use in your practice keeps your patients healthy and helps fight #AntimicrobialResistance. Don’t delay - order FREE #BeAntibioticsAware dental materials today! Quantities are limited and will not be restocked after 8/15/25: buff.ly/JGBJnDA

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

🎙️IMPORTANT🎙️@PALTmed and Infection Advisory Committee Release PCR Use Consensus Statement, advising against the routine use of PCR testing for the diagnosis of #UTI in #LTC patients. Read it here: caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-… #infectioncontrol #geriatrics


Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

Given concerns about accuracy, cost, and lack of improved patient outcomes, a medical consensus statement from JAMDA Journal recommends against routine urine PCR testing for UTIs in long-term care settings, urging a return to standard methods to combat antibiotic resistance. Read…

PALTmed's tweet image. Given concerns about accuracy, cost, and lack of improved patient outcomes, a medical consensus statement from JAMDA Journal recommends against routine urine PCR testing for UTIs in long-term care settings, urging a return to standard methods to combat antibiotic resistance. Read…

Thrilled to share that the @PALTmed's Consensus Statement on Urine PCR Testing is published! It was an honor to collaborate with my fellow Infection Advisory Subcommittee members on this vital work. Check it out here: jamda.com/article/S1525-…


Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

In the latest edition of @Caring4theAges, read a recently released a consensus statement on the “Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing (PCR) for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI).” The statement advises against the routine use of PCR testing for the diagnosis of UTI,…

PALTmed's tweet image. In the latest edition of @Caring4theAges, read a recently released a consensus statement on the “Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing (PCR) for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI).”

The statement advises against the routine use of PCR testing for the diagnosis of UTI,…

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

#DYK: CDC leads the U.S. public health response to protect Americans from #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), a threat that can spread easily from one part of the U.S. to another. Read Full Timeline: bit.ly/40EAntI

CDC_AR's tweet image. #DYK: CDC leads the U.S. public health response to protect Americans from #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), a threat that can spread easily from one part of the U.S. to another.  

Read Full Timeline: bit.ly/40EAntI

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

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NIAIDNews's tweet image. 📢 NIH BioArt Source, a free science and biomedical art resource library, offers an array of high-quality illustrations, vectors, & brushes, free to use & download. See the full catalog of free science and #biomedical illustrations: bioart.niaid.nih.gov #FreeResource

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

#Dentists, thank you for continued efforts to fight #AntimicrobialResistance and improve #antibiotic prescribing. This #NationalDentistsDay and beyond, download and share CDC’s latest dental stewardship resources so you can #BeAntibioticsAware. bit.ly/3QNYSPG

CDC_AR's tweet image. #Dentists, thank you for continued efforts to fight #AntimicrobialResistance and improve #antibiotic prescribing. This #NationalDentistsDay and beyond, download and share CDC’s latest dental stewardship resources so you can #BeAntibioticsAware.  bit.ly/3QNYSPG

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

Taking antibiotics for viral infections like the flu won’t make you feel better – but it can cause side effects and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Protect your health now and in the future by using antibiotics wisely! 🛡️ #BeAntibioticsAware

WADeptHealth's tweet image. Taking antibiotics for viral infections like the flu won’t make you feel better – but it can cause side effects and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Protect your health now and in the future by using antibiotics wisely! 🛡️ #BeAntibioticsAware

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

Antibiotics don’t treat colds, flu, COVID-19, or RSV – those are caused by viruses! 💊🚫 Talk to your healthcare professional about the right treatment for your illness. Let’s save antibiotics for when they’re truly needed. #BeAntibioticsAware

WADeptHealth's tweet image. Antibiotics don’t treat colds, flu, COVID-19, or RSV – those are caused by viruses! 💊🚫 Talk to your healthcare professional about the right treatment for your illness. Let’s save antibiotics for when they’re truly needed. #BeAntibioticsAware

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

🐾 One Health emphasizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are interconnected. In this case, antimicrobial stewardship is essential to ensuring that our shared resources—our medicines, our ecosystems, and our health—remain strong and resilient for…


Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

🐾 One Health emphasizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are interconnected. In this case, antimicrobial stewardship is essential to ensuring that our shared resources—our medicines, our ecosystems, and our health—remain strong and resilient for…


Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

Antifungal drugs can save lives but can also cause harmful side effects. Pharmacists can work with doctors to find the most effective and safest dose of antifungals. Learn more on #NationalPharmacistDay wb.md/3T1roPE

CDC_NCEZID's tweet image. Antifungal drugs can save lives but can also cause harmful side effects. Pharmacists can work with doctors to find the most effective and safest dose of antifungals. Learn more on #NationalPharmacistDay

wb.md/3T1roPE

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

Pharmacists: #BeAntibioticsAware. This #NationalPharmacistDay and beyond, protect your patients from adverse events associated with #antibiotic use and help combat #AntimicrobialResistance. Download these stewardship resources and share with colleagues: bit.ly/425rbAg

CDC_NCEZID's tweet image. Pharmacists: #BeAntibioticsAware. This #NationalPharmacistDay and beyond, protect your patients from adverse events associated with #antibiotic use and help combat #AntimicrobialResistance. Download these stewardship resources and share with colleagues: bit.ly/425rbAg

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

Veterinarians: do you have an antimicrobial stewardship plan? Help maintain the effectiveness of antibiotics and antifungals while protecting #OneHealth (animal, human, & environmental health). More: bit.ly/4ghFLc9 #OneHealthAwarenessMonth #AntimicrobialResistance

CDC_NCEZID's tweet image. Veterinarians: do you have an antimicrobial stewardship plan? Help maintain the effectiveness of antibiotics and antifungals while protecting #OneHealth (animal, human, & environmental health).

More:
bit.ly/4ghFLc9

#OneHealthAwarenessMonth
#AntimicrobialResistance

Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

HCPs: Several factors make your patients more at risk for #cdiff infection. Educate them about their risk for and symptoms of C. diff infection when prescribing an antibiotic


Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS reposted

🎉 It’s Here! 🎉 The Penicillin Allergy Management course is officially live! Gain practical skills in: ✔️ Allergy risk assessment ✔️ Testing and de-labeling techniques ✔️ Multidisciplinary teamwork Register today: bit.ly/3DGu684

SHEA_Epi's tweet image. 🎉 It’s Here! 🎉

The Penicillin Allergy Management course is officially live! Gain practical skills in:

✔️ Allergy risk assessment

✔️ Testing and de-labeling techniques

✔️ Multidisciplinary teamwork
Register today: bit.ly/3DGu684

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