Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a public health threat across the globe.  Recent updates to the Joint omission standards provide an opportunity to evaluate our current programs for improvements.  Today’s program looks at what two health organizations are doing to optimize antimicrobial utilization, mitigate antimicrobial resistance and improve patient outcomes. Joining Vizient’s Jim Lichauer for this discussion are Michael Postelnick System Program Director of Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship at Northwestern Medicine and Lucas Schulz, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Director and PGY1 and PGY2 for Infectious Disease at University of Wisconsin Health.  Guest speakers:Michael Postelnick, RPh BCPS AQ-Infectious DiseasesSystem Program Director, Antimicrobial and Diagnostic StewardshipNorthwestern Medicine Lucas Schulz, PharmD, BCIDPClinical Manager, Acute Care ServicesResidency Program Director – PGYI and PGY2 Infectious DiseasesUniversity of Wisconsin HealthModerator:Jim Lichauer, PharmD, BCPS, FASHPSenior PI Program Director, Pharmacy Vizient  Show Notes:[[[[[[ Links | Resources:Contact Knowledge on the Go: [email protected] Subscribe Today!Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAndroidRSS Feed