Implementation Process

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SLCM has identified the importance of systematic implementation of AMS in hospitals.

  1. Development of 4 pivotal tools re. AMS;
    1. National Antimicrobial Stewardship Guideline for Healthcare institutions of Sri Lanka - General Circular No. 02-116 2024
    2. Implementation of Antimicrobial Prescription Chart in healthcare lnstitutions - individual hospitals can obtain these charts from the Central Stores of Medical Supplies Division of MoH, Wellawatte.
    3. Implementation of 'Aware classification' of antimicrobials in healthcare institutions in Sri Lanka - General Circular No. 01-13 2024 & the list of AWaRe antimicrobials
    4. National guideline on empirical and prophylactic use of antimicrobials, 2nd Edition – 2024 – this was launched in April 2024
  2. Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops were held/ continue to be held across the island.
  3. Way forward:
    1. Monitoring at ground level will be done via a Google form where all the participants of above workshops will fill a Google form as per the proposed timeline for four months, i.e. Action Plan to Implement AMS Programme
    2. A central level monitoring and evaluation process needs to be developed.
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