antimicrobial resistance

How Can Nurses Combat AMR?

Nurses can take several actions to combat AMR:
Education and Awareness: Educate patients about the importance of completing prescribed antibiotic courses and the dangers of self-medication.
Infection Prevention: Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation protocols, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterilization of medical instruments.
Antibiotic Stewardship: Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure antibiotics are prescribed only when necessary and in the correct dosages.
Surveillance and Reporting: Monitor and report cases of resistant infections to track trends and inform public health strategies.

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