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Campaign to
Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings

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About the Campaign
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Why a Campaign?
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Campaign Goals and Methods

Campaign Goals

Increase awareness of the problem of antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.
Implement the campaign's four strategies to prevent antimicrobial resistance.
Prevent antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.

Methods

Establish partnerships to prevent antimicrobial resistance.
Develop and distribute informational materials and tools for clinicians.
Work with partners to publish papers that outline strategies for preventing antimicrobial resistance among specific patient groups.
Develop programs targeted to various clinical specialties that feature evidence-based action steps to prevent antimicrobial resistance among specific patient groups.
Assist partners in implementing and evaluating programs to prevent antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.


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