Speaker(s): 

Bethany A. Wattles, PharmD, MHA, University of Louisville - has disclosed Merck ["Research Grant"]

Moderator(s): 

Brian Piper, PhD, Staff Member, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine - has nothing to disclose.   

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• describe racial variations in antibiotic prescribing.  
• apply existing and novel research frameworks to antibiotic prescribing. 
• propose opportunities to incorporate health equity into antibiotic stewardship programs.   

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Daniel Longyhore, PharmD, Ed.D., BCACP; Eric Wright, PharmD, MPH; Melissa Kern, MPH; Lisabeth Karetsky, CPhT and Nichole Varela Gonzalez have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose.

Katie Ritz, RRT-NPS and Gale Shalongo, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, have nothing to disclose.  

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant.