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AMR Surveillance Checklist

Medium 19 items · 30 min
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testuser Published 2 months ago
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This checklist helps national health teams set up and run antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance systems and supports participation in the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS). Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Set surveillance objectives and scope — Specify pathogens, settings, and population groups to monitor.
  2. Establish governance and coordination team — Assign lead agency, roles, and reporting lines for the program.
  3. Secure sustainable funding and resources — Identify budgets, equipment, staff, and long-term funding sources.
  4. Define data sources and sentinel sites — Choose hospitals, clinics, and geographic coverage for surveillance.
  5. Standardize laboratory testing methods — Agree on tests, breakpoints, and result interpretation for consistency.
  6. Adopt standard lab protocols — Document step-by-step procedures and reference materials for labs.
  7. Select antimicrobial testing panels — Agree core antibiotics and specimen types to include in testing.
  8. Implement quality assurance and external quality assessment — Set up internal QA and join external proficiency testing programs.
  9. Train laboratory and data staff — Provide hands-on training on methods, biosafety, and data entry.
  10. Develop electronic data collection and reporting system — Design workflows and reporting timelines for timely submission.
  11. Choose software and servers — Pick user-friendly software and reliable hosting for data storage.
  12. Configure data validation and access controls — Set required fields, validation rules, and user roles for security.
  13. Ensure data management and cleaning procedures — Define steps to check, clean, and archive incoming data.
  14. Define core data elements and reporting formats — List mandatory fields and standard templates for national and GLASS reports.
  15. Set data sharing and privacy policies — Protect patient privacy and define who can access shared data.
  16. Monitor indicators and analysis plan — Choose metrics, baselines, and a schedule for routine analysis.
  17. Participate in GLASS reporting and upload data — Prepare and submit national data in the GLASS format on schedule.
  18. Communicate findings to stakeholders and public — Publish clear summaries for health authorities and communities.
  19. Review system performance and plan improvements — Use audits and feedback to update protocols and training annually.
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