Antimicrobial Prescribing Policy and Practice in Scotland: Recommendations for good antimicrobial practice in acute hospitals

The document fulfills one of the requirements set out in the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy and Scottish Action Plan (SEHD 2002) and forms part of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Action Plan work programme overseen by the Ministerial HAI Task Force. A recent survey of antimicrobial policy and practice in the acute sector demonstrated wide variations in practice and monitoring. The core componants of this guidance are: - 1. Development of prescribing policy 2. Monitoring of compliance 3. Structures and responsibilities 4. Training 5. Audit and performance management