Event

Pharmacists are essential in improving sepsis outcomes and advancing antimicrobial stewardship. Their expertise ensures proper antibiotic selection and dosing, timely interventions, and reduced antimicrobial resistance.

On Thursday, December 05, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., the Faculty of Medical Sciences will host a webinar entitled Sepsis Improvement/ Antimicrobial Stewardship- The role of the Pharmacist.

Pharmacists are essential in improving sepsis outcomes and advancing antimicrobial stewardship. Their expertise ensures proper antibiotic selection and dosing, timely interventions, and reduced antimicrobial resistance.

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About the Speaker

Dr. Christopher Shirey graduated from Shenandoah University (Winchester, Virginia) in 2009with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Since then, he has dedicated his career to providing exceptional patient care. He pursued and obtained board certifications in pharmacotherapy and critical care, demonstrating his commitment to advanced clinical practice. He has also completed the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) program, gaining in-depth training in the management of infectious diseases. He was named the graduate of the decade for the Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy in 2019.

Currently, Dr. Shirey serves as the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for Fauquier Hospital. His leadership extends beyond his primary role, as he actively chairs the Sepsis Improvement Committee, spearheading efforts to enhance the hospital's response to sepsis and improve patient outcomes. Furthermore, he leads the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, working to ensure the judicious and appropriate use of antibiotics within the healthcare system. Dr. Shirey dedication to his profession is evident as he accepts pharmacy students from two local Universities during their last year of schooling. He shares with them expertise in infectious diseases, critical care, and pharmacotherapy to advance the pharmacy profession.