Knowledge transfer • measurement • expert consultation
These three key aspects make up drive-AMS, a project that aims to drive forward antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). AMS is an essential step towards improving antimicrobial resistance, one of the top global health threats according to WHO.
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Addressing AMR together: drive-AMS and the IMAGINE Project
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant challenge to public health, particularly in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) where frail older individuals are highly vulnerable to infections. Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics, especially for suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs), contributes to the emergence of multi-resistant bacteria, threatening patient safety.
Eglė Karinauskė: the ‘AMR Girl’ driving change in Lithuania
The second drive-AMS country course in Lithuania took place from 29 January to 1 February, bringing together 40 participants, including teams from four new hospitals and one new team from the University Hospital Pediatric Division. This course provided a vital platform for expanding AMS initiatives in Lithuania. Among the attendees was Eglė Karinauskė, an inspiring clinical pharmacologist dedicated to rational antibiotic prescribing. Known as the ‘AMR girl’ among her colleagues, Eglė is a passionate advocate for AMS, and in this interview, she shares her insights, experiences, and the impact of drive-AMS on her work.
STOP-Hospital Infection: 350 experts unite to combat hospital infections in Portugal
STOP-Hospital Infection is a quality improvement program developed by the Portuguese Health Priority Program on Prevention of Infection and Antimicrobial
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drive-AMS is co-funded by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency under grant agreement No 101079985. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither can be held responsible for them.