The @bitscopic.bsky.social pharmacy crew is kicking off the @sidpharm.bsky.social and @mad-id.bsky.social annual meeting! @kelechevarria.bsky.social #MADIDxSIDP2026

Is your #Cdiff protocol stopping at the door? 🚪aたん2#CdiffEp57 reveals a gap: 🔹 CDI patients sent to SNFs cost ~2x more. 🔹 SNF patients face higher mortality. Coordination is the new frontline. #PraediAlert spots trends before readmission. 🛑 Watch:

Turning guidelines into practice is where infection prevention often breaks down. At AORN26, a simple but powerful idea: make policies scalable and usable. Flexible policies = better adoption + safer care. Join the conversation --> tinyurl.com/6mzj68nz #InfectionPrevention #AORN2026 #PatientSafety

New RCT in #DFO 🦶: Bone biopsy may not be superior to ulcer bed biopsy for guiding antibiotics. Remission rates were similar at 12 months, challenging the “gold standard.” 💊 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/cid/...

Not all “susceptible” MSSA is the same. 🦠 Cefazolin inoculum effect showed up in 35.5% of isolates and was linked to more microbiologic failure, despite no mortality difference. A good stewardship reminder when MSSA isn’t clearing. doi.org/10.1093/infd...

✅ Masking/PPE efficacy ✅ Facility-specific data > Rigid mandates ✅ "Precision Prevention" Data-driven surveillance is the future. #PraediAlert Link: https://bit.ly/4bNC78E#PraediAlert#InfectionControl #MRSA #PatientSafety

Machine Learning is reshaping PK/PD modeling 🤖💊—from predicting ADME to optimizing individualized dosing. New review highlights promise and challenges (data quality, clinical integration). Big implications for precision dosing. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.co...

A recent VA presentation shows that CDC’s #ProjectFirstline education led to a 69% drop in CLABSI and 47% in CAUTI. By pairing Firstline’s training with PraediAlert’s real-time surveillance, we can turn IP into a proactive shield for our Veterans.

“Antibiotic allergy” ≠ true allergy. ESCMID guideline: only ~5–10% of documented antibiotic allergies are immune-mediated. Use structured history; if low risk, de-label or do a supervised challenge. Big stewardship + patient-safety win.

New MDR P. aeruginosa analysis: Ceftolozane-tazobactam showed higher cure and lower mortality vs aminoglycosides/polymyxins, with similar outcomes vs ceftazidime-avibactam. Despite newer agents, 30-day mortality remained ~22%. #AMR #ASP #ID doi.org/10.1128/aac....

Colorectal SSI prevention: new network meta-analysis (105 RCTs; 18,273 pts) found broad-spectrum penicillins + cephalosporin-based regimens had the strongest SSI reduction; broad-spectrum penicillins also linked to lower mortality. doi.org/10.1001/jama...

Combo hype for MRSA bacteremia?? 🦠💉 Updated meta-analysis: adding ceftaroline to vanco or dapto did not lower mortality or recurrence vs monotherapy (mostly cohort data + 1 RCT). When are you adding ceftaroline, and for how long? doi.org/10.1080/1478...

Steroids in severe pneumonia—helpful or harmful? 🫁💊 Annals On Call: when to add corticosteroids in severe CAP, expected benefit, and what to watch (glucose, delirium, secondary infections). How are you using them in your ICU? doi.org/10.7326/ANNA...

Primary care pharmacists improve diabetes outcomes: doi.org/10.1093/ajhp... PraediAlert helps pharmacists track patients, boost efficiency, and prioritize clinically relevant interventions. bitscopic.com/soluti... #PraediAlert #ClinicalPharmacy

2026 NHSN Update: 2 big shifts for your surveillance workflow. BONE Logic: Osteomyelitis now has a 21-day window & the RIT lasts the entire admission. CLIP Retired: The CLIP module is officially gone. www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdf... #InfectionPrevention #NHSN2026 #PatientSafety

The CDC estimates 1–3M long-term care residents get HAIs each year. Stronger infection control protects residents, supports staff, and boosts ratings. How are you protecting your most vulnerable? #InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety #SeniorCare #EVS tinyurl.com/zwub8kxs

⚠️ Antimicrobial Stewardship Alert: New nationwide cohort data suggest prenatal antibiotic exposure may raise neonatal GBS risk, especially in low-risk pregnancies. Read the study here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ji... #GBS #AntibioticStewardship

A new study proves that proactive, multifaceted nursing strategies lead to better maternal outcomes. PraediAlert automates surveillance, letting nurses focus on care, not spreadsheets. journals.lww.com/jnc... #DigitalHealth #SSI

Check out APIC's latest podcast episode! From bedside to boardroom 🩺➡️🏛️ Episode #76 features Kathy Ward, RN—APIC’s 2026 President—sharing her journey, mentors, and vision for the future of infection prevention. A must-listen for rising IPC leaders. tinyurl.com/APIC-Pod...

New VA/DoD primary care CKD guidance in Ann Intern Med highlights key pharmacotherapy recommendations: ACEi/ARB for albuminuria; SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA when indicated; plus statins and clearer referral pathways. 💊💉 doi.org/10.7326/ANNA...

Gram-negative resistance is accelerating—DTR Pseudomonas, CRAB, & MBL-CRE remain major gaps. This review breaks down newly approved BL/BLIs (sulbactam/durlobactam, cefepime/enmetazobactam, aztreonam/avibactam) + key pipeline agents shaping future therapy. 🧫💊 rdcu.be/e0N5J

Influenza still poses a major global threat, driven by constant mutation and pandemic-capable zoonotic strains. New advances in vaccines, diagnostics & digital health offer hope, but early detection and coordinated response remain critical. PraediAlert can help!

Will P-CABs replace PPIs treating GERD/PUD? 🤔💊 New systematic review/meta-analysis: overall adverse event risk looked comparable, but P-CABs raised serum gastrin (~+131 pg/mL) and warrant watching for hepatic dysfunction. Are you switching? 🔄 doi.org/10.1111/jgh....

Can we safely stop abx in patients with a neg pna PCR panel? Possibly yes --> bit.ly/3YKU1D7 Be the first to know about PCR results through PraediAlert! bitscopic.com/solutions/pr...

Early IV→oral switch works—and safer. In the pragmatic COPAT RCT (5 hospitals), early oral therapy cut adverse events vs IV-only (3.2% vs 6.5%; HR 0.24) with equivalent efficacy. #AntimicrobialStewardship academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...

Excited to work with the best! Welcome Kelly!

Recurrent C. diff = financial drain and preventable patient harm. Protect your 💰 and well-being with PraediAlert which has prevention strategies like real-time alerts, antimicrobial stewardship, hand hygiene tracking. tinyurl.com/3zr75ej4 #CDiff #InfectionControl

Infection Prevention Week 2025: we want to recognize the incredible work IPs do every day. You are the shield between patients & the threat of infection. You educate teams & tirelessly enforce the standards that keep hospitals & communities safe. #IIPW #InfectionPrevention #Infection

Your next sepsis data analyst might be… an LLM. A JAMA Network Open study used LLaMA 3 to parse >100k clinical notes, clustering symptoms that predicted infection source, resistance, & mortality—with 99% accuracy. 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #Sepsis #AI #ClinicalResearch

A “negative” dalbavancin trial doesn’t mean a dead end—it means opportunity. @PaulSaxMD highlights why even when results aren’t what we hoped for, there’s room for optimism in innovation, stewardship, and trial design. Read more: tinyurl.com/3m9wj28k #AntibioticStewardship #Dalbavancin

New data show shifts in carbapenemase-producing CRE from 2019–2023. KPC remains most common, but NDM and other metallo-β-lactamases are rising. doi.org/10.7326/ANNA... PraediAlert can help monitor resistance patterns in your facility. #AMR #PraediAlert

The FDA has officially rescinded its 2024 rule on laboratory developed tests (LDTs) confirming that oversight belongs under CLIA. What does this mean for clinical labs? bitscopic.com/the-fda-back...

Summer's over, but the fight against HAIs continues! These are the top 5 topics from the season: + Borescopes in Sterile Processing + Risks of unauthorized UVC devices + Emerging pathogens (BOTM) + Dental assistant training & more Stay ahead of the curve:

🩺 Can reducing the frequency of monitoring safely lessen the burden on OPAT teams and patients? In 420 patients, only 2% had lab abnormalities linked to readmission or treatment change. academic.oup.com/ofid/article... #OPAT #AntimicrobialStewardship #IDPharmacy

🔑 HI-PRO Trial (NEJM): In pts w/ provoked VTE + enduring risk factors, 12 mo of low-dose apixaban ↓ recurrent VTE (1.3% vs 10%) vs placebo, w/ low major bleed risk. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... #VTE #Thrombosis #NEJM

Research shows that educating and empowering patients can improve central line care practices. This highlights how a multi-pronged approach, from data-driven alerts to patient partnership, is crucial for preventing infections. #PraediAlert #PatientCare #DataDrivenHealthcare

🦠💊 How long should we treat bacteremia? Ep. 121 of Breakpoints podcast dives into the BALANCE trial, exploring 7 vs 14 days of antibiotics in critically ill pts. What does this mean for stewardship? Tune in: breakpoints-sidp.org... #SIDP #ASP

Does your institution reflex to urine cultures?

Should we extend the use of oral antibiotics in infective endocarditis? The ENDO-ORAL study url: academic.oup.com/cid/article/...

Stay ahead of trends! The latest CDC data highlights ongoing surveillance for viruses and bacteria beyond flu, COVID-19, and RSV, like Mycoplasma pneumonia and pertussis. Use PraediAlert to quickly identify and respond to changing illness patterns in your facility.

Finally published 🆕🔥DOTS RCT Among participants with complicated S aureus bacteremia who achieved blood culture clearance, dalbavancin was not superior to standard therapy for achieving a more desirable outcome at day 70 #idsky jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Long-acting lipoglycopeptides can provide a convenient alternative to daily antibiotic infusions for enterococcal endocarditis. doi.org/10.1093/ofid... PraediAlert can help you monitor OPAT patients to ensure proper follow up care. #PraediAlert #OPAT #endocarditis

*New* 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline Update by the IDSA on the Treatment and Management of COVID-19: Pemivibart for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, Vilobelimab for Critical Illness, and Abatacept or Infliximab for Severe or Critical Illness academic.oup.com/cid/article/... #IDsky #pharmsky

While some recent studies have raised the concern that DoxyPEP leads to increased tetracycline resistance in multiple organisms, this study demonstrates a decrease in overall antibiotic use for treating STIs. doi.org/10.1093/jac/... #PharmSky #IDSky

They are finally here!

The Complicated UTI Guidelines from IDSA are officially published. www.idsociety.org/pr... #IDSky

The latest issue of Prevention Strategist explains how the long-term care IP can decode the antibiogram. Check it out to see how you can protect vulnerable residents through antibiotic stewardship! #NursingHome #InfectionPrevention www.preventionstrate...

The recombinant zoster vaccine provides durable protection against shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia. doi.org/10.1093/cid/... PraediAlert can help you identify eligible patients who have not yet been vaccinated. #vaccines #IDSky

Candida auris news has a new name -Candidozyma auris! Also, EUCAST has established clinical breakpoints. www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S119...