Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most urgent challenges facing healthcare in Australia, with overuse and misuse of antimicrobials driving rising rates of resistance. Are you confident in your ability to recognise when antimicrobial therapy is appropriate and how to apply evidence-based stewardship principles in practice?
This Ausmed Course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and strategies to implement the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard, covering core concepts, patterns of antimicrobial use and the risks of inappropriate prescribing. Through case scenarios, it demonstrates how to optimise outcomes, minimise harms and preserve antimicrobial effectiveness using evidence-based approaches aligned with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Understand antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), the impact of inappropriate antimicrobial use and its prevalence across various healthcare sectors.
Apply best-practice principles and relevant guidelines to make informed decisions regarding antimicrobial prescribing in various clinical scenarios.
Promote accurate documentation, effective reporting of adverse reactions, and systematic therapeutic reviews of antimicrobial regimens.
Healthcare professionals and clinicians working in all healthcare settings.
Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.
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