General Information

I. Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium & Workshop on Healthcare Associated Infections Prevention and Control

A Short Description of the Symposium and Workshop:
The 1st Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium & Workshop on Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, which will be organized in collaboration between the Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare-Associated Infections Control Study Group (AYSEK SG) of the Society for the Clinical Microbiologists of Türkiye (KLIMUD) and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Study Group (ESGAP) of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of infection control and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) within hospital and community settings. During three days, the symposium and workshop will feature expert-led sessions on traditional and rapid diagnostics, the role of pharmacists, molecular epidemiology, legal aspects of AMS, and infection control strategies. Interactive parts such as case presentations will complement the theoretical knowledge. This symposium and workshop event is designed to enhance participants' skills in implementing effective AMS programs and understanding the latest advancements in diagnostic techniques and infection control practices.

Learning Objectives:

to understand the role and importance of both traditional and rapid diagnostic methods in microbiology.
to explore the significance of cumulative antibiograms in antimicrobial stewardship.
to recognize the contributions of pharmacists and infectious disease specialists in AMS.
to interpret complex antibiograms and clinical breakpoints.
to gain insights into the development and implementation of AMS programs in hospital settings.
to learn about successful AMS collaborations and programs from different countries.
to understand the legal responsibilities and aspects of AMS.
to explore effective hand hygiene interventions and their implementation in hospitals.
to analyze the principles of sustainable behavior change within AMS programs.
to understand the importance of active surveillance in infection control and AMS.
to plan and resource AMS or infection prevention and control (IPC) models effectively.

Targeted Audience:
This symposium and workshop is designed for healthcare professionals involved in microbiology, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial stewardship, including:

Clinical microbiologists
Infectious disease specialists
Pharmacists
Infection control practitioners
Medical educators
Any healthcare professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship

Symposium and Workshop Dates
28 – 30 May 2025

Venue

28-29 May 2025
Gaziantep City Council
Bayazhan
Akyol Mah. Atatürk Blv. No:119 D:1, 27010 Şahinbey/Gaziantep

30 May 2025
Gaziantep City Hospital
Conference Hall
İbn-i Sina Mahallesi, 27470 Şahinbey / Gaziantep

Badges
All participants are requested to wear the badge at all times during the workshop and meetings to ensure admission to the workshop.

Language
The official language of the meeting is English.

Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after successfully completing the workshop and post-meeting survey.

Invitation Letter / Permission Letter
Invitation letters to be given to institutions for Symposium & Workshop participation will be sent to the participants who request it through the congress secretariat. Such invitation letters can only be used for permission purposes.