Nurses are part of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team
Nurses are part of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team
Active engagement of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities is long-overdue. We can all appreciate the nursing presence in management of antimicrobials in different clinical settings, however there is little to no evidence that supports nurses as antimicrobial stewards. This is partly due to barriers, and knowledge gaps that currently exist in nursing practice. We have created nursing resources to help address some of the knowledge gaps that currently exist.
Active engagement of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities is long-overdue. We can all appreciate the nursing presence in management of antimicrobials in different clinical settings, however there is little to no evidence that supports nurses as antimicrobial stewards. This is partly due to barriers, and knowledge gaps that currently exist in nursing practice. We have created nursing resources to help address some of the knowledge gaps that currently exist.
Lopa Naik, BSc, MCA
Technical Analyst
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
T: 416-340-4800 x 6866
Lopa received both her Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc (Gold Medallist in BSc)) degree in Mathematics and Master of Computer Application (MCA) degree from the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. She is a certified SAP Basis consultant and certified ASP.net developer. Lopa completed a Websphere Portal development and administration course. Prior to UHN, Lopa was employed as a Software Developer/Programmer at Rogers, SNC Lavalin, and GE.
Lopa has extensive knowledge and expertise in programming and developing databases and applications using various languages (i.e. ASP, ASP.net, MS Access, Java, Websphere, Oracle, SAS, SQL server VB, VBA) and is proficient in various reporting languages (i.e. Crystal, Cognos, Excel, SAS). Lopa has enhanced knowledge of Database Management System and possesses hands-on experience working on various data analysis tools (i.e. Access, Excel, SAS, Web Focus).
Lopa started as a Data Analyst with the Sinai Health-University Health Network ASP and has been promoted to the Technical Analyst role. She has completed an ASP.NET developer certification at Ryerson University.