1. Optimising prescribing practice/ Prudent prescribing
26th September 2016
Optimising prescribing practice/ Prudent prescribing
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Presenter: Paul Gimson Vice-chair T&F group 2

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

3. 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)
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4. Health Board priorities
Implementation of AWPAG antimicrobial audit programme
Develop resource material for staff and prescribers in care homes
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5. 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

6. Measuring success
To be developed...
Paul Gimson- T&F group 2

7. 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