Speakers:
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Marie Philbin, Chief Antimicrobial Pharmacist, HSE Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control Team
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Mala Shah, Chief Antimicrobial Pharmacist, HSE Community Operations
Summary:
In this webinar, the importance of antimicrobial stewardship is discussed in advance of European Antibiotic Awareness Day. The speakers emphasise the need for prudent use of antimicrobials to combat antimicrobial resistance, which is recognised as a global health threat. They highlight the role of healthcare workers, including pharmacists, in delivering antimicrobial stewardship and provide resources and guidance for promoting responsible antibiotic use. The speakers also discuss specific areas of focus, such as UTIs in children and antimicrobial use in older persons' residential care facilities. They share success stories and practical tips for implementing antimicrobial stewardship in various healthcare settings. Overall, this webinar provides valuable insights and resources to promote responsible antimicrobial use.