Where Lab Meets Stewardship: The Clinical Impact of MRSA Surveillance in Healthcare

Sponsored by: BD

C.E. Credits: P.A.C.E. CE ｜ Florida CE

2 +50pts

Speaker

Dr. James Snyder

Director of Microbiology and Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostics,
University of Louisville Hospital & Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
BIOGRAPHY

Event Date & Time

Date: October 29, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM (PT), 2:00 PM (ET), 8:00 PM (CET)

Abstract

This webinar explores the evolving role of MRSA surveillance in healthcare, highlighting how molecular screening methods impact infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship strategies. From pre-surgical protocols to inpatient screening, we will examine current epidemiological trends, testing methodologies, and clinical outcomes, including reductions in surgical site infections and vancomycin use. Featuring insights from Dr. James Snyder, the session will connect laboratory diagnostics with frontline stewardship efforts to optimize patient safety and resource utilization.

Learning Objectives

Describe the current epidemiology and healthcare burden of MRSA in the U.S., including the role of active surveillance and contact precautions in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Compare molecular and culture-based methodologies for MRSA/MSSA screening, and explain their impact on surgical site infection (SSI) prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.
Evaluate inpatient MRSA screening strategies, including targeted vs. universal decolonization, and discuss their implications for workflow efficiency, resistance trends, and antibiotic usage.
Identify practical approaches to MRSA surveillance and testing implementation, using real-world examples from a healthcare institution to illustrate clinical impact and stewardship outcomes.

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Labroots is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program. By attending this webinar, you can earn 1 Continuing Education credit once you have viewed the webinar in its entirety.