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Infection prevention and control Antimicrobial resistance

The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare(the guidelines) describe the best way to prevent and reduce infections … See more

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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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Surveillance of antimicrobial use and resistance in human …

WEBAURA is Australia’s national surveillance system of antimicrobial use and resistance in human health. The Australian Government funds it, including the key …

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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 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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AURA 2021: Fourth Australian report on antimicrobial use …

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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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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Objective 2: Prevention and control of infections and the …

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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Comparison of Australian importance ratings for …

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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National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey

WEBThe National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) is a standardised auditing tool designed to help health care facilities assess the quantity and quality of …

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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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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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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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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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Objective 5: Integrated surveillance and response to resistance and

WEBObjective Five of the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy – 2020 and Beyond aims to: enhance our capacity to collect, analyse and report on AMR …

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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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Infection prevention and control Antimicrobial resistance

WEBVaccination. Vaccination is an effective way to stop people from getting infections that can be prevented. It also decreases the need for antibiotics and reduces …

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Communicable Diseases Intelligence (Journal) Antimicrobial …

WEBCommunicable Diseases Intelligence (Journal) Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Office of Health …

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Australia’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy – 2020 and

WEBThe Australian Government has released Australia’s next national antimicrobial resistance strategy, following endorsement by the Council of Australian …

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