Sara Keller, MD, MPH, MSHP
Education
Centers for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA – Fellow
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD – Resident
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD – Intern
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA – M.S.H.P., Health Services Research
Duke University, Durham, NC – Doctor of Medicine
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC – Master of Public Health
University of Maryland, College Park, MD – Bachelor of Science
Current Role
2021 – Present: Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2015 – Present: Director, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Pathway, Osler Medical Training Program, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2016 – Present: Firm Faculty, Barker Firm, Osler Medical Training Program, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2016 – Present: Associate Faculty, Armstrong Institute of Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2019 – Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2013 – Present: Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Previous Experience
2015 – 2021: Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2011 – 2013: Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Grand View Hospital
2011 – 2013: Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Abington Health Lansdale Hospital
2011 – 2013: Consultant, Infectious Diseases, St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital
2013 – 2015: Clinical Associate, Division of Infectious Diseases Johns Hopkins Hospital
Improving the Safety of Antibiotics: Antibiotic Stewardship in Primary Care
Antibiotic stewardship in primary care is vital in combating the growing threat of antibiotic resistance and enhancing patient safety. This presentation will define antibiotic stewardship and its importance, addressing the current challenges of over-prescribing and misuse of antibiotics. Key components will include education on evidence-based guidelines for treating common infections, and the monitoring of antibiotic prescribing practices. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach that involves collaboration among healthcare professionals, we can optimize antibiotic use and improve treatment outcomes. The presentation will conclude with a call to action for primary care providers to commit to these practices, highlighting the significant impact effective antibiotic stewardship can have on public health and the sustainability of antibiotic efficacy in our communities. All physicians should attend this program.