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Fact sheet - Improving antimicrobial prescribing through selective reporting of antimicrobials

Fact sheet - Improving antimicrobial prescribing through selective reporting of antimicrobials

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This fact sheet provides guidance on improving antimicrobial prescribing through selective reporting of antimicrobials for health service organisations and primary care providers. It includes information on diagnostic stewardship, definitions and the importance of selective reporting and other relevant information to support organisations and providers. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.
 

Author
Australian Commission On Safety And Quality In Health Care
Standard
4: The Environment
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
4.2: Infection prevention and control
5.2: Preventing and controlling infections in delivering clinical care services
Fact sheet - Improving antimicrobial prescribing through selective reporting of antimicrobials

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