AMR&S Working Group: Advancing education and research on antimicrobial resistance in Asia

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AMS Blueprint

WHAT IS THE AMS BLUEPRINT

The AMS Blueprint is a toolkit developed by a working group of infectious disease experts (AMS Working Group)

The primary goal is to help guide Asian hospitals implement AMS programs and simplify the
process
The AMS Blueprint contains materials for the AMS program leaders, the team members and for
outreach
– Practical guides
– Adaptable templates and outreach materials
Most items in the AMS Blueprint contain hyperlinks for users to easily navigate from one
document to another, and to link to online resources

What is the AMS Blueprint?

The AMS Blueprint is a toolkit developed by the AMR&S Working Group to help Asian hospitals develop, implement and improve antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs.

The toolkit contains practical guides, case examples and adaptable templates for AMS program leaders and team members, as well as educational outreach materials. You can choose from the various pieces, depending on your hospital’s status and needs.

HOW DOES THE AMS BLUEPRINT STAND OUT FROM OTHER AMS OFFERINGS?

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An interlinked, non-linear tool

Most materials have useful links to relevant
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Developed for Asian hospitals with input and endorsement by regional AMS experts

Developed in partnership with the AMS
Working Group experts.

For multiple audience types

AMS program leaders, AMS team members
(eg. nurses, pharmacists), for outreach

Customizable and practical
templates, examples, leaflets

For hospitals to tailor to own use documents and to useful
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What is in the AMS Blueprint?

The AMS Blueprint is divided into four key parts:

Introduction

Brief overview of the
AMS Blueprint toolkit

AMS Lead

Guides and resources for AMS leaders

AMS Team

Guides and resources for members of the AMS Team

AMS Outreach

Outreach materials to educate other hospital personnel, patients and caregivers

How to use the AMS Blueprint

STEP 1: Know the content and structure Read the introduction for a brief overview of the AMS Blueprint toolkit.

STEP 2: Assess AMS status Use the AMS Assessment Checklist to identify AMS components that need to be addressed in your hospital.

STEP 3: Use the toolkit to establish and/or improve a functioning AMS program Use the practical guides and resources to establish, develop and implement a comprehensive AMS program in your hospital. If your hospital already has an existing AMS program, identify areas that could be improved and use the relevant guides and resources accordingly.

STEP 4: Spread the word Use the outreach materials to educate hospital personnel, patients and caregivers about AMS.

Introduction to the AMS Blueprint

To find out more about the AMS Blueprint and how to use this toolkit, watch this video by two of our Working Group members, Professor Anucha Apisarnthanarak and Professor Balaji Veeraraghavan.