Antimicrobial Stewardship Resources
Key References & Guidelines
Surveillance & Prescribing Standards
These are the national programs and guidelines that underpin every Quality AMS engagement. We align all audit methodology, prescribing guidelines, and governance frameworks to these standards.
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National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS)
The national survey tool for auditing antimicrobial prescribing in hospitals and aged care. All Quality AMS audits align with NAPS methodology.
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Aged Care NAPS
The aged care-specific version of NAPS, designed for residential aged care facilities. Covers antimicrobial use, indications, and appropriateness in the aged care setting.
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AURA Surveillance System
Australia's national surveillance system for antimicrobial use and resistance. Publishes annual reports on AMR trends and antimicrobial consumption across all healthcare settings.
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Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic
Australia's primary evidence-based antibiotic prescribing reference. Used as the foundation for local prescribing guidelines in hospitals and aged care.
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AMS Clinical Care Standard
The national clinical care standard for antimicrobial stewardship. Defines the expected quality of care for patients receiving antimicrobials.
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The accreditation standards that require antimicrobial stewardship in hospitals and aged care. Our programs are designed to satisfy these requirements.
ACSQHC
NSQHS Standards - Standard 3: Preventing and Controlling Infections
The hospital accreditation standard that requires an active antimicrobial stewardship program. Covers governance, surveillance, prescribing guidelines, and clinical workforce education.
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Aged Care Quality Standards
The strengthened aged care quality standards effective 1 July 2025. Standards 3(g) and 8(e) now explicitly require antimicrobial stewardship systems.
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ACQSC AMS Self-Assessment Tool
The 56-criteria self-assessment tool for aged care AMS programs. Covers governance, prescribing, monitoring, education, consumer information, and reporting.
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Background reading on antimicrobial resistance and why stewardship matters. Useful for clinical staff, executives, and board members seeking to understand the context behind AMS requirements.
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NPS MedicineWise - Antibiotic Resources
Consumer and clinician resources on appropriate antibiotic use, including decision aids, patient information sheets, and prescriber education materials.
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Australia's National AMR Strategy
The Australian Government's national strategy on antimicrobial resistance, outlining objectives and healthcare sector responsibilities.
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WHO Global Action Plan on AMR
The global framework for addressing antimicrobial resistance. Provides context for Australia's national strategy and the regulatory requirements that flow from it.
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