Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Across Critical Access Hospital Networks
November 18, 2026 @ Noon MT
Discover how critical access hospitals and their affiliated outpatient networks can strengthen outpatient antibiotic stewardship
and improve antibiotic use. This virtual webinar will explore updates to CDC’s Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship and share practical strategies and real-world examples for putting the updated guidance into action.
Who should attend:
- Antimicrobial stewardship program leaders
- Infection preventionists at CAHs
- Quality improvement staff
- Laboratory and pharmacy personnel involved in antibiotic stewardship
- CAH administrators and providers
The Infection Control Finding Putting Critical Access Hospitals at Highest Risk
October 27, 2026 @ Noon MT
National Rural Health Association
Survey findings are revealing recurring infection control breakdowns in Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics, with some carrying the potential for condition-level deficiencies, adverse accreditation decisions, and Immediate Threat to Health and Safety findings. From failures in standard precautions and disinfection to high-risk sterilization practices, understanding where organizations are most vulnerable is the first step toward preventing those findings.
- Attendees will learn how to:
- Evaluate common infection control opportunities identified during the survey.
- Recognize high-risk practices involving standard precautions, disinfection, sterilization, and implementation of infection control activities.
- Strengthen collaboration between leadership and infection prevention teams to support effective implementation of policies, processes, and procedures.
- Apply leadership support, resources, staff competency, and performance improvement strategies to strengthen infection prevention efforts.
Looking Ahead Rural Health Educational Series
National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
Register below for the sessions most relevant to you and your organization. All sessions begin at Noon MT.
NOVEMBER 11 From $74.6M in Denied Charges to Action →
NOVEMBER 12 The Potential Impact of AI in Rural Healthcare →
NOVEMBER 19 $100M in Additional CAH Reimbursement →
DECEMBER 3 Rethinking the Rural Hospital Model →
DECEMBER 4 Building an AI Training Strategy →