Antibiotics

Antimicrobial guidance implementation

Health Boards should ensure that changes in policy and/or guidance on antimicrobial practice issued by or on behalf of Scottish Government are implemented without delay.

Antibiotic prescribing monitoring

Scottish Government should monitor the implementation of policies and/or guidance on antibiotic prescribing issued in connection with healthcare associated infection and seek assurance within specified time limits that implementation has …

Prudent antibiotic prescribing

Health Boards should ensure that the key principles of prudent antibiotic prescribing are adhered to and that implementation of policy is rigorously monitored by management.