PQS Step 6: Infection prevention & control and AMS

Published: Mon, 09/27/21

PharmaPlus PQS Bitesize Guide Step 6:

Infection prevention & control and AMS

27 September 2021

Dear Member,

So far we have shared:
STEP 1: Returning unwanted inhalers – Email sent on 31/08/2021
STEP 2: NMS expansion and gateway criteria – Email sent on 1/09/2021

STEP 3: Inhaler technique checks as part of the catch up NMS service – Email sent on 10/09/2021
STEP 4: Staff training requirements – Email sent on 14/09/2021
STEP 5: PCN Leads requirements – Event on 27/09/2021

Next is:
STEP 6: Infection prevention & control and AMS.

What you need to do:

If you DID declare having met ‘Infection prevention & control and AMS’ domain for the PQS 2020/21 Part 2 then:

1. Review and update existing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) action plan
2. Implement changes to further promote AMS in day-to-day practice

If you DID NOT declare as having met the ‘Infection prevention & control and AMS’ domain for the PQS 2020/21 Part 2 then:

1.   All non-registered pharmacy staff to complete HEE Infection prevention and control Level 1 e-learning and assessment.
2.   All registered pharmacy professionals to complete HEE Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 e-learning and assessment.
3.   All patient-facing pharmacy staff providing advice on medicines or healthcare to complete PHE Antimicrobial Stewardship for Community Pharmacy e-learning and e-assessment & become Antibiotic Guardians.
4.   Complete an AMS action plan detailing how you will promote AMS include: (see template attached)
  a.   Keep evidence that the actions within the plan have been implemented
5.   Have an awareness of your local antibiotic formulary.

As always, if you require any further support please contact the PharmaPlus team.

Regards,

PharmaPlus

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