AMR and related topics are core (mandatory) components of education, training, and development Human health Animal health Plant production Food chain Environment AMR and related topics included in undergraduate curricula Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done AMR and related topics included in continuing education programmes Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done AMR and related topics included in quality assurance programmes? Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done AMR and related topics included in education/training provided outside formal academic settings Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Gaps and challenges (e.g. lack of funds, lack of human resources, insufficient political will) General comments: Education and information on AMR provided to the general public. =Y Include antimicrobial use and resistance in school curricula Done In progress Not done
Accurately confirm diagnoses including verification of results (detection or confirmation of unusual or new resistance patterns) reported by participating laboratories, detection of specific microbial markers and investigation of atypical samples Done In progress Not done Develop, maintain and share relevant reference material including reference laboratory strains and cultures, clinical isolates, sera, genetic material. Done In progress Not done Serve as a resource and coordination point for expertise and for sharing information and advice with relevant stakeholders including technical advice on methods and procedures, scientific support and advice on the interpretation and relevance of laboratory findings Done In progress Not done Engage in collaboration and research including participation in and contribution to international and global surveillance and internationally relevant projects and initiatives, including research and development activities Done In progress Not done Provide guidance and technical support for the management of quality, including participation in external quality assurance schemes Done In progress Not done Liaise with the national AMR coordinating mechanism Done In progress Not done Gaps and challenges (e.g. lack of lack of human resources, insufficient political will) General comments: A national research agenda implemented, including =Y Social science and behavioural studies and other research to support achievement of the global objectives including studies to promote responsible use of antimicrobial agents and effective antimicrobial stewardship programmes in human health, animal health, and plant health Done In progress Not done Research to develop new treatments, diagnostic tools, vaccines and other interventions in humans, animal, and plants related to infectious diseases involving promotion of partnerships between research institutions at national, regional and international level Done In progress Not done Research to identify alternatives to non-therapeutic uses of antimicrobial agents in animals and plants including use for growth promotion and crop protection Done In progress Not done
Training of health care providers in the principles and practice of IPC Done In progress Not done Appropriate environment (including facilities and environmental designs) for application of IPC principles and practices Done In progress Not done Laboratory and diagnostic support for prescribing antimicrobial agents and accurate, timely detection of infections caused by resistant pathogens Done In progress Not done Surveillance systems to collect and report data on health care-associated infections and the susceptibility of the microorganisms to antimicrobial agents to enable rapid detection and containment of emerging microorganisms Done In progress Not done Monitoring and evaluation framework to monitor implementation and enable timely adaptation of IPC strategies Done In progress Not done Links with public health, other services and societal bodies to facilitate communication Done In progress Not done Gaps and challenges (e.g. lack of funds, lack of human resources, insufficient political will) General comments: Training and education in hygiene and IPC are core (mandatory) components of education, training, and development Human health Animal health Plant production Food chain Environment Hygiene and IPC included in undergraduate curricula Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done Done In progress Not done