Optimising prescribing practice/ Prudent prescribing 26th September 2016 Optimising prescribing practice/ Prudent prescribing Insert name of presentation on Master Slide Presenter: Paul Gimson Vice-chair T&F group 2
Aims for T&FG2 To support existing efforts to improve the prescribing of antimicrobials across Wales To explore new and innovative ways of improving the prescribing of antimicrobials in Wales Paul Gimson- T&F group 2
Health Board priorities Antimicrobial Stewardship Start Smart then Focus Annual audit of acute respiratory infections in secondary care Targeted campaign aimed at surgical prophylaxis Reduction in primary care prescribing (targeted at the highest prescribing practices) Paul Gimson- T&F group 2
Health Board priorities Implementation of AWPAG antimicrobial audit programme Develop resource material for staff and prescribers in care homes Insert name of presentation on Master Slide
PHW Support 1000Lives improvement CRP testing – working group Behavioural Change CRP testing – working group Antimicrobial Consultant Pharmacist Primary Care ‘Hub’ Engagement and links with Prudent Prescribing agenda Paul Gimson- T&F group 2
Measuring success To be developed... Paul Gimson- T&F group 2
Initial Work... Explore the role of delayed prescribing CRP testing The use of behavioural science UTI’s in primary care Examine LHB plans A review of marginal gains... Paul Gimson- T&F group 2