Improving communication
In this video, Kristen Reyher discusses how we can improve our communication with clients, and how the way we talk can change the outcome of conversations. From step 3.13 you …
Course: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
Delayed prescribing and de-escalating treatment
In previous steps we have looked at challenges in antimicrobial prescribing, particularly the overuse of antibiotics when they probably weren’t necessary. This step will look at how we can delay …
Practical approaches to AMS in human medical practice
In this video, Neil Powell describes how antimicrobial stewardship has been implemented in his local context as a human medical practitioner in the Royal Cornwall NHS Trust. He is asked …
Practical approaches to AMS in exotics practice
In the video above, Joanna Hedley focuses on how to tackle AMS in exotic pet practice, and where the areas for improvement are. She also explains some handy guides on …
Making the most of culture and susceptibility testing
In this article, Emma Chedgey, a veterinary surgeon at Lisadell Equine Hospital in Ireland, describes the importance of culture and sensitivity testing in reducing the use of antimicrobials. The use …
Reducing reliance on CIA’s
In this video, a case study from equine practice is discussed by Helen Braid, describing a practice-wide response to high sales of CIA’s. A practice meeting was called to discuss …
AHDB mastitis control plan
Control plans can be used to reduce antimicrobial use, for example the AHDB mastitis control plan that was used in production animal practice. In this article, John Remnant explains a …
Farmer action groups
In production animal practice, a different approach often has to be taken with farmers. In this video, Lisa Morgan shares some methods, specifically the bottom-up approach, to initiating change in …
Finding the underlying cause
Watch the video above, and pause it at any stage so that you ensure you take all the information in. Please be aware that for the questions asked, the answer …
Managing recurrent pyoderma
Watch the video above, and pause it at any stage so that you ensure you take all the information in. Please be aware that for the questions asked, the answer …
Managing post-operative infections
The first 3 steps to this week are all case studies about how we can implement AMS in companion animal practice. Watch the video above, and pause it at any …
Difficult conversations and empathy
Now you have understood the stages of change (step 3.13) and how to improve general conversation with clients (step 3.14), Kristen Reyher will explain how motivating lasting change can be …
Understanding ambivalence and the change process
The next three steps, that make up the motivating lasting change activity, have been developed by Dr Kristen Reyher, and will explain how to motivate and engage in lasting change, …
Responsible AM use in the management of respiratory disease
In this video, Helen Braid walks you through a case study on antimicrobial stewardship in equine practice. The patient is a racing thoroughbred horse with a history of an intermittent …
Responsible AM use in the treatment of mudfever
This case study in equine practice, given by Helen Braid, describes a horse with mud fever brought in by an irate and frustrated owner. There are many potential stewardship challenges …
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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice