Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship: What to Measure and How

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Session Summary: Effective infection control and antimicrobial stewardship depend on knowing what to track and how to track it. This session equips healthcare professionals in PALTC settings with the knowledge and tools to identify priority metrics, capture accurate data, and turn findings into actionable improvements. Through real-world examples and practical guidance, participants will learn how to strengthen surveillance, meet regulatory requirements, and drive better resident outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify essential infection control and antimicrobial stewardship metrics required for PALTC regulatory compliance and quality improvement.
  • Apply effective methods for tracking and analyzing infection and antibiotic use data, including line lists, antibiograms, and audit-feedback processes.
  • Evaluate facility-level data to detect trends, measure progress, and guide interdisciplinary interventions to reduce infections and improve antibiotic use

Sylwia Jasniuk, RN

Director Clinical Innovation

CIMPAR

Sylwia Jasniuk is a dedicated nurse leader specializing in clinical innovation and healthcare management. As Director of Therapeutics and Clinical Innovation at CIMPAR, SC, she leads strategic initiatives, grant implementation, and mobile services. Sylwia excels in enhancing patient outcomes, driving process improvement, and fostering continuous learning. Her career began in the ICU at Illinois Masonic Medical Center. She holds an Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing from Loyola University and a Bachelor's in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dheeraj Mahajan, MD, MBA, MPH, FACP, CMD, CHCQM, CIC

Dr. Dheeraj Mahajan is the founder, president, and CEO of Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research (CIMPAR, SC) and its affiliated companies. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, a certified medical director, and a nationally recognized expert in post-acute and long-term care quality, infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Mahajan serves on multiple CMS and Partnership for quality measurement technical expert panels and has presented extensively at national and state conferences. He is passionate about improving healthcare equity, advancing preventative care, and was a leading advocate for on-site vaccination programs for vulnerable seniors during the pandemic.

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