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About this initiative Antimicrobial resistance

WEBThe AMR initiative aims to stop how quickly bacteria are changing to become resistant to antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when germs (bacteria, …

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AURA 2021: Fourth Australian report on antimicrobial use and …

WEBThe Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released its Fourth Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health (AURA …

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What you can do Antimicrobial resistance

WEBEveryone can help to reduce antibiotic resistance. Find out the steps you can take in our guides for the general public, health professionals, veterinarians, animal owners and the …

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Nurses and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) fact sheet

WEBNurses and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) educating patients and the general public on the issue of AMR and the things that people can do to prevent it getting worse. Nurses …

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Comparison of Australian importance ratings for antibacterials …

WEBThe Importance Ratings and Summary of Antibacterial Uses in Human and Animal Health in Australia takes into account the World Health Organization’s Critically …

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Objective 2: Prevention and control of infections and the spread of

WEBObjective 2: Prevention and control of infections and the spread of resistance. Objective Two of the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy – …

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Infection prevention and control Antimicrobial resistance

WEBThe cost to the health system is also significant. Infection prevention and control practices play a key role in reducing antibiotic resistance in hospitals. Standard …

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For hospitals Antimicrobial resistance

WEBFor surgical prophylaxis, antimicrobial prescribing was appropriate in 56.7% of all surgical episodes audited in 2019. 30% of surgical prophylaxis was given for longer than 24 …

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Antimicrobial stewardship Antimicrobial resistance

WEBThere is widespread antibiotic prescribing in aged care homes and limited evidence to guide antimicrobial stewardship. However, good antimicrobial stewardship …

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For pharmacy Antimicrobial resistance

WEBPharmacists play an important role in helping fight antibiotic resistance. Pharmacists generally lead hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs. They help to …

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AMR and animal health in Australia Antimicrobial resistance

WEBThe Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) evaluates and registers antimicrobials for animal use in Australia. This involves a risk …

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How does AMR affect you

WEBWithout effective antibiotics many bacterial infections could cause serious illness or even death. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health problem …

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AURA 2017 Second Australian Report on Antimicrobial Use and …

WEBThe report is primarily focussed on analyses of 2015 data. It builds on AURA 2016 to increase the comprehensiveness of the picture of antimicrobial use, resistance and the …

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Resources Antimicrobial resistance

WEBAURA 2023 Fifth Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health. The report builds on AURA 2021 and provides a comprehensive picture of antimicrobial …

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Use antibiotics only as directed Antimicrobial resistance

WEBUse antibiotics only as directed. Health professionals may recommend taking antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. It is important to take antibiotics in the …

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For aged care Antimicrobial resistance

WEBResults from the 2016 Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (acNAPS) highlighted the following issues: prescriptions did not meet the criteria for an infection. …

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Australian Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on AMR (ASTAG)

WEBThe Australian Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on AMR (ASTAG) develops and provides expert advice on AMR-related issues, including current and emerging issues, …

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Australia's response Antimicrobial resistance

WEBBacteria resistant to antibiotics are a particular concern for human and animal health in Australia. The National AMR Strategy – 2020 and Beyond also …

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