Enduring CME will expire on 11/14/2021.
The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
Target Audience:
All physicians and allied health professionals.
Activity Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:
1. Recognize an unconfirmed penicillin allergy should be evaluated and, if appropriate, tested to confirm current hypersensitivity or tolerance
2. Understand non-IgE mediated penicillin allergies can safely go to a direct oral amoxicillin challenge with a therapeutic doses to confirm tolerance.
3. Define the role of the Allergist/Immunologist in Antimicrobial Stewardship
4. Discuss the collateral damage associated with a reported penicillin allergy
5. Compare and contrast options for beta-lactam allergy management.
Disclosures:
- There is no commercial support for this activity
- The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships
Accreditation and Designation:
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.