Welcome and introduction
Welcome: Prof Jason Roberts, The University of Queensland CRE REDUCE, Brisbane
Chair and moderator: Dr Benjamin Rogers, Monash Hospital in the Home, Monash University, Melbourne
 
OPAT/HITH for mycobacterial infection - case study 
Dr Andrew Burke, The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research
 
A week in the life of OPAT/HITH - the patient experience
Margaret and Frank Dorrstein, with Dr Andrew Burke
 
 
A week in the life of OPAT/HITH - pharmacist experience
Ms Amy Legg, Royal Darwin Hospital, Top End Health Service
 

COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses - the role of HITH in adult patients

Dr Seok Lim, Head of Unit Royal Melbourne Hospital at Home
 

COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses - the role of HITH in paediatric patients

Dr Kate Davies, Queensland Children's Hospital
 
Question & Answer

 

                                                  

About Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), Hospital in the Home (HITH) Masterclasses

About Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), Hospital in the Home (HITH) Masterclasses.

CRE RESPOND continues its educational series on Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) / Hospital in the Home (HITH) Masterclass Series in 2024, with two Masterclasses. The first masterclass will focus on HITH Models of Care, and the second theme will focus on Peripheral intravenous use of elastomerics in HITH.

The dates for the 2024 masterclasses are listed below. Invitations will be sent out to all CRE RESPOND subscribers. Click here to subscribe and receive the invitation.

We are proud to deliver this educational and research capacity-building activity designed to connect the leaders in the field with relevant clinicians, researchers and industry across the country and abroad. OPAT in the context of HITH is increasing in popularity and use globally, and the need for information on practices and principles of its use is evident. Current trends highlight opportunities for further expansion of scope and mechanisms to provide more convenient and cost-effective care.

2024 Masterclass Dates:

  1. OPAT/HITH Masterclass 1: Thursday 29 February 2024
  2. OPAT/HITH Masterclass 2: Thursday 28 November 2024

Organising Committee

CRE RESPOND gratefully acknowledges the organisers of the OPAT / HITH Masterclass series for their contribution:

  • Dr Fekade Sime, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Antimicrobial Optimisation, UQ Centre for Clinical Research
  • Associate Professor Benjamin Rogers, Monash Infectious Diseases and Monash Hospital in The Home, Melbourne
  • Dr James Pollard, Clinical Director of Community Care, Cabrini Health, Melbourne
  • Ms Nicolette Graham, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, Queensland Children's Hospital
  • Mr Sean Unwin, Infectious Disease Pharmacist, The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland
  • Professor Jason Roberts, Director CRE REDUCE, and NHMRC Practitioner Fellow, The University of Queensland

2024 Program Sponsors: