David Ha, PharmD, BCIDP
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David Ha, PharmD, BCIDP
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ID Pharmacist @ Stanford Bugs & Drugs
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Vaccine Advocate #IDSky #PharmSky #BeAntibioticsAware #vaccineswork #WeAreID
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Hi #IDSky, David here!

I ♥️ all things infectious diseases, antibiotics, and vaccines

Looking forward to rebuilding our ID community here! 🙌🏼
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🥳 Official programming for #MADID2025 kicks off today with interactive workshops! 🤓

🍄 Fungal stewardship, 📈 NHSN AR, 🤖 AI in stewardship education, and 💊 New Antibiotic Formulary Decisions!

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May 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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📣 Attention Program Directors! Sign up is OPEN!

🌟 MAD-ID is excited to spotlight your PGY2 ID pharmacy residency or ID pharmacy fellowship program in the upcoming academic year!

🎓 See eligibility criteria!

Sign up: forms.office.com/r/86HfX98XqT

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May 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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#MADID2025 Trainee Pre-Meeting Sessions Starts Now!

👩‍🎓 Career Development, 🗣️ Networking Workshop, and 👩‍🏫 Invited Research Platforms!

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May 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Happy first day of @mad-id.bsky.social. 🌞 🦠 Registration opens now (12PMEST) and the pre-meeting trainee session is first up at 1PM! Workshops start at 4PM followed by the welcome reception at 630PM.
May 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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In honor of #IDPharmacistsDay, we’re celebrating the essential role pharmacists play in infectious diseases.

Don’t miss the #IDWeek2025 session: “Beyond The 101: Pondering Perplexing Prescribing Issues" on Oct. 19.

Browse the Program-at-a-Glance: idweek.org/wp-content/u...
May 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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🌟 ABX Pearl of the Day: meningitis/ventriculitis dx tips 💡

❓ Q: I am working up my patient for healthcare-associated bacterial meningitis/ventriculitis. What are some tips on diagnostics?

#IDsky #medsky #meded #pharmsky #skyRX
May 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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🌟 ABX Pearl of the Day: Positive UCx but unable to verbalize UTI symptoms

❓ Q: My elderly patient had a fall with altered mental status, and UCx is growing pan-S E. coli (>100K CFU/mL). They are unable to verbalize UTI symptoms. Should I treat for UTI?

#IDsky #medsky #meded #pharmsky #skyRX
May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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🌟 ABX Pearl of the Day: empiric vanco in IAI

❓ Q: My patient is admitted for an intra-abdominal infection. Is empiric IV vancomycin needed to provide coverage for MRSA and enterococcus?

#IDsky #medsky #meded #pharmsky #skyRX
May 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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🌟 ABX Pearl of the Day: ongoing fevers in febrile neutropenia (FN) but cultures negative

❓ Q: My patient with FN on IV cefepime is hemodynamically stable but continues to have fevers. Do we need to switch empiric antibiotics to IV meropenem?

#IDsky #medsky #meded #pharmsky #skyRX
May 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Implementing microlearning via ABX Pearls emailed to clinicians and trainees weekly at our hospital. 81% reported an impact on their practice, across multiple stewardship domains. 👇🏻

Library here:
med.stanford.edu/bugsanddrugs...

#IDPharmacistsDay #medEd #AMSsky
May 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Q6. Looking in your 🔮 , what emerging trends or tech do you think will shape the future of our profession in the next 5-10 years?

#IDPharmacistsDay #SIDPAdvocacy #FutureOfIDPharmacy #PharmacistsLeadingChange
May 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Hi! Lina here from Stanford, CA. I love working with the innovative, bright, open-minded ASP team here @stanfordasp.bsky.social and learning from amazing, dedicated pharmDs/MDs nationally that have propelled ABX stewardship forward tremendously in recent years. #IDpharmacistsday
May 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Q1. Hi hi, Justin, IDPharmD in Chicago, IL.

Love getting to figure out the puzzle of pathogen-patient to determine what’s the best therapy plan for optimal outcomes & being able to work with wonderful clinical teams & peers! #IDPharmacistsDay
May 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Hi! Ethan -ID pharmacist in Charlotte,NC.

One thing I love about being an ID pharmacist is how each day brings a new challenge and opportunity to learn!

Oh and getting to work with some cool folks @amandalefemine.bsky.social and upcoming ID superstars @carolinerosario.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Q4. How have technological advancements, such as RDT, changed the way you approach stewardship?
#IDPharmacistsDay #SIDPAdvocacy #FutureOfIDPharmacy #PharmacistsLeadingChange
May 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Q3. What recent innovations in antimicrobial therapy have impacted your clinical practice the most?
#IDPharmacistsDay #SIDPAdvocacy #FutureOfIDPharmacy #PharmacistsLeadingChange
May 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Q2. Tell us an example of an innovative project that optimized antimicrobial use you've participated in or read about!
#IDPharmacistsDay #SIDPAdvocacy #FutureOfIDPharmacy #PharmacistsLeadingChange
May 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Happy ID pharmacist's Day! Thanks for joining us for our chat today to celebrate and spread the word about ID pharmacists. Don't forget to tag us and follow your fellow ID pharmacists :)

Q1. Please introduce yourself and tell us why you love being an ID pharmacist!
May 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Happy ID Pharmacist's Day! Thanks to everyone who shared their story with us! Congrats to the Share Your Story winner, Eva Littringer, and our runner-up, Aleena Issac!

Pharmacists lead innovation in ID & make a huge impact on patient care! Don't forget to join us today from 12-1PMEST to celebrate!
May 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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📣 Last chance! 📣 to Share Your Story with @sidpharm.bsky.social for 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ #IDPharmacistsDay!

✍️ Share Your Story Here: www.cognitoforms.com/SIDP1/ShareY... (deadline today!) and enter a chance to win SIDP membership or merch! 🏆

#SIDPAdvocacy
#FutureOfIDPharmacy
#PharmacistsLeadingChange
April 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🌟 ABX Pearl of the Day (Outpatient): Cough- infectious vs non-infectious causes.

❓ Q: What are the common infectious causes of cough?

#IDsky #medsky #meded #pharmsky #skyRX
April 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🌟 ABX Pearl of the Day: Linezolid drug interactions

❓ Q: I'd like to prescribe linezolid but my patient is on serotonergic agents. What is the incidence of serotonin syndrome with this combination?

#IDsky #medsky #meded #pharmsky #skyRX
April 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🚀 Learn from Dr. Nagel at #MADID2025 about antifungal stewardship priorities and initiatives in the management of fungal infections! 💉✨

Register today! mad-idmembership.vfairs.com 🗓️

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April 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Meet up with fellow ID pharmacists and friends at SHEA’s Spring Conference in Orlando! SIDP and ACCP ID PRN will be holding an ID pharmacists and friends social.
 
You will be responsible for your own food and drink.
 
Hope to see you there!
April 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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📢 How do diagnostic innovations shape guidelines and inter-professional practice? Find out from Dr. Ashlan J. Kunz Coyne at #MADID2025! 🧫💡

Register today! 👉 mad-idmembership.vfairs.com 🗓️

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April 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM