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

OPAT / HITH Masterclass - Evolutions of OPAT/HITH services

6 October 2022 5:30pm–7:45pm
 

Watch the recording of the Masterclass co-chaired by Prof Jason Roberts and A/Prof Benjamin Rogers focusing on how OPAT/HITH services have evolved in the face of challenges from the pandemic. Hear from a panel of clinician-scientists working at the forefront of OPAT/HITH services discussing their experience.

Program

5.30 pm AEST   Registration and dinner
 
6.00 pm AEST   Welcome and introduction
Professor Jason Roberts, The University of Queensland
Chair and Moderator: A/Professor Benjamin Rogers, Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, Monash University
 

6.05 pm (AEST)  How has COVID-19 changed OPAT/HITH services?
Dr James Pollard, Cabrini Health, Melbourne, Australia

6.25 pm (AEST)    COVID-19 therapeutics delivered by OPAT/HITH

Dr Lydia Upjohn, Infectious Diseases Physician, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
 

6.55 pm (AEST)  What are the opportunities from emerging early oral switch data for OPAT/HITH services
Dr Kate McCarthy, Infections disease specialist, RBWH, Brisbane, Australia
 

7.20pm (AEST)   Questions & Answers

7.45pm AEST   Close

 

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 2025. Click here to subscribe to CRE RESPOND to receive an 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.

2025 Masterclass Dates:

  1. OPAT/HITH Masterclass: Interplay of parenteral and oral antimicrobials in the community, Thursday 19 June 2025

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:

                                                              

                                                               

 

Venue

RBWH Education Centre, Block 1
Cnr Bowen Bridge Rd & Butterfield St
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Herston, Queensland
Room: 
Seminar room 1

Other upcoming sessions

OPAT/HITH Masterclass: Interplay of parenteral and oral antimicrobials in the community

19 Jun 2025