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Appropriate Antibiotic Use in Aged Care

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Despite about 12% of aged care residents taking antimicrobials on any given day, only one-quarter of these clients are actually displaying signs of infection.

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With the World Health Organisation declaring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) a major health concern, the prevalence of antibiotics in aged care poses a significant threat to a vulnerable population. In order to minimise the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections emerging and spreading in these environments, it is critical to prescribe and manage antibiotics appropriately.

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Lynn Hancock
24 Jul 2020
Great resources and informative article.
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Pamela Boyd
18 Jul 2020
Explained very clearly, well worth the time invested, thanks.
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Lyn Flanagan
20 Sep 2020
Was an informative education on anti biotic resistance.
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Rebecca Brennan
22 Jul 2020
Great refresher of already existing knowledge.
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Ramadhan Rungu
02 Sep 2023
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
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Michaela Eisenmenger
13 Jul 2023
Good. Eye opening
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Jeanne Arona
28 May 2021
Good refresher on AMS.
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Baljeet kaur
15 Jan 2022
Using antibiotics appropriately by accurately assessing the client; confirming the client’s condition; prescribing the correct antibiotic; Prescribing the correct dose; Administering antibiotics through the correct route;Administering antibiotics at the correct time; Administering antibiotics for the correct duration of time; andConducting timely reviews.there is direct link between microbial resistance and misuse of antibiotics
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Surakshya Rana
23 Mar 2021
Helped me to learn more about medication errors.
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Pamela Boyd
26 Sep 2021
Comprehensive & informative - good R/V of Anti microbial stewardship.
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