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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Aged Care

This is a free member’s session for Anchor Academy’s current enrolled students. 

Misuse of antimicrobials is a growing concern, especially in aged care settings. In this session, we’ll equip you with the knowledge and strategies to champion antimicrobial stewardship in your facility. Join us as we explore the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of responsible antimicrobial use, discuss your leadership role, and learn from real-world scenarios to improve outcomes for residents. 

Recommended for: Registered Nurses, Care Managers and Clinical Leaders, Service Level Managers, Allied Health teams, Quality Coordinators and Managers

What will the session cover?

  • Describe Antimicrobial stewardship and its importance
  • Its relevance under strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards 
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Leaders in Aged Care 
  • Real case study scenarios relating to poor management of the use of Antimicrobials
Medication Management in Aged Care

Proudly Provided by Anchor Excellence and BestMed

Enrolled Anchor Academy members please access the course here!

World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Antimicrobial resistance is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. It requires a united multisectoral approach.

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