Time/Location:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
350 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030
Speakers:
*Alexa Baum, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Northwell Health Peconic Bay Medical Center
Title: Early Administration of Long-Acting Insulin in Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) on an Insulin Drip in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Objectives:
- Summarize the benefits that recent literature has found in regard to the early initiation of long-acting insulin
- Be able to discuss steps or protocols for implementing early initiation of long-acting insulin into clinical practice
*Chandani Honest, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center
Title: Evaluation of the Appropriateness and Duration of Piperacillin-tazobactam in Skin and Soft tissue Infections
Objectives:
- Outline the appropriate use of piperacillin-tazobactam for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections based on the evidence
- Analyze the results regarding the prescribing and duration of piperacillin-tazobactam in skin and soft tissue infections at St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center
- Discuss antimicrobial stewardship opportunities for improvement
*Edisson Ospina Sanchez, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at North Shore University Hospital
Title: Management of Positive Urine Cultures in Kidney Transplant Recipients Within Sixty Days Post Transplantation
Objectives:
- Evaluate the clinical implications of treating versus not treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in kidney transplant recipients
- Examine the impact of antibiotic treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria and the development of multi-drug-resistant bacteria in kidney transplant recipients
*Eshraq Islam, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island
Title: Bridging the Gap: Optimizing Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Trauma Patients Through Evidence-Based Practices
Objectives:
- Understand how the pathophysiology of venous thromboembolism (VTE) contributes to the increased risk of VTE in trauma patients.
- Compare current guideline recommendations for VTE prophylaxis, including dosing and monitoring strategies.
- Evaluate trauma patient populations that would benefit the most from individualized VTE prophylaxis strategies.
- Identify practical challenges in implementing individualized prophylaxis strategies.
*Jasmeen Kaur, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Stony Brook University Hospital
Title: Evaluation of Emergency Department Medication Returns: Quantifying Returns and Identifying Process Improvement Opportunities
Objectives:
- Understand the causes, patterns, and financial implications of medication returns from the ED to the pharmacy
*Omar Elhoriny, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Northwell Health Plainview Hospital
Title: Evaluation of acute agitation pathway adherence in older adults post-implementation of the 4 Ms framework for an age-friendly health system
Objectives:
- To evaluate progress in optimizing acute agitation treatment after a greater emphasis on Age Friendly goals was established
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