World Antimicrobial Week 18th – 24th November 2021
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 5th November 2021
Spread awareness, stop resistance. Activities and support for World Antimicrobial Week
Pharmacist Webinar
Hampshire & Isle of Wight CCG are hosting webinars for pharmacists during the week. They will be available on demand afterwards for those that cannot watch during the day.
WEBINAR: Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) with a paediatric focus
Dates: Thursdays 18th Nov AND Thursday 24th Nov 2021 (10-11 am)
This webinar is for all primary care pharmacists (community, PCN/practice and CCG pharmacists) and will focus on how to reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care, particularly in children.
If you would like to take part in the webinar or would like access to the recording afterwards, please email angela.johnston7@nhs.net
PQS Prevention Domain
The aim of this domain is to further support vital work to limit antimicrobial resistance through effective stewardship building on last year’s PQS to promote antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) through community pharmacy, influencing responsible antibiotic prescribing and patients’ personal attitudes and social norms around use of antimicrobials.
Antibiotic Checklist: Pharmacies must complete an antibiotic checklist with a minimum of 25 patients over a 4-8 week period. Consider starting this audit during this focus week. The checklist can be found here.
Public Health England Campaign Resource Centre- materials available
A selection of Keep Antibiotics Working campaign resources for you to download including posters and digital screens from the Campaign Resource Centre (CRC).
Healthcare professionals are encouraged to use the ‘patient information leaflets’ with their patients to help raise awareness and education about AMR.