Developing Interactive Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention Curricula for Diverse Learners: A Tailored Approach

Nori, Priya; Madaline, Theresa; Munjal, Iona; Bhar, Shubha; Guo, Yi; Seo, Susan K.; Porrovecchio, Andrea; Gancher, Elizabeth; Nosanchuk, Joshua; Pirofski, Liise-anne; Ostrowsky, Belinda

One hundred eighty-three students participated each year (2015 and 2016) and answered the preintervention survey, which revealed that only 23% of students felt either "very comfortable" or "somewhat comfortable" using PPE. Only 17% of students recognized that central line insertion bundles reduce infection rates. Only 14% were able to identify the appropriate PPE and isolation precautions for measles; however, 93% identified the appropriate hand hygiene associated with C difficile infection (soap and water instead of alcohol-based rubs). Posttest results showed a significant improvement in PPE proficiency and knowledge of HAI bundles (Table 3) . On average, 70 students per year (38%) completed an anonymous survey evaluating the program. The majority of students rated the session as "effective" or "very effective" in achieving the learning objectives (85% and 97%, respectively, in 2015 and 2016) and answered exam questions about isolation, PPE, and HAIs correctly (range, 79%-97%). Approximately 99% agreed that they have a role in promoting patient safety and preventing HAIs as medical students [16] .