Developing an AMS Policy
The development of a policy for Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is a fundamental step towards empowering and consolidating an AMS Program. An effective AMS policy will not only communicate key concepts to relevant staff members, but also establishes AMS as a quality improvement priority and validates the authority of the AMS team.
What to include in an AMS Policy Document
A strong AMS policy will focus on providing concise, 'need-to-know' information, while still offering sufficient context to understand the overarching concepts and rationale.
Sample AMS Policy for a Local Health District or Network
This fact sheet provides advice on forming a team to undertake AMS activities and establishing a committee to oversee the AMS program in your facility.
Download PDF ~588KB(please email CEC-AMS@health.nsw.gov.au for Word Version)