Antimicrobial Stewardship

Written by Richard on 23/04/2018. Posted in Development

Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is a systematic approach to optimising antimicrobial use, with a view to improving patient outcomes, minimising adverse events and decreasing the rate of antimicrobial resistance.

Each facility has a local AMS program. A suitable resource to inform antibiotic indication, dosing and length of treatment is the Therapeutic Guidelines. Refer to the following pages, pharmacy department or AMS pharmacist for further information:

Caboolture Hospital (QHEPS)
Redcliffe Hospital (QHEPS)
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (QHEPS)
The Prince Charles Hospital (QHEPS)

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