5-Week Online AMS Series

 AMS & IPC Synergy in Aged Care

Lead safer prescribing. Strengthen IPC. Reduce antimicrobial resistance.
This online series empowers aged care clinical leaders to integrate Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) into everyday IPC practice. Turn guidelines into consistent, confident clinical action.

📍 5x 1 hour online sessions
🕐 10 CPD Hours
👥 For IPC Leads, Nurses & Clinical Managers

About the Program

Aged care services face increasing expectations around AMS, safe prescribing, and infection prevention. Yet many IPC programs struggle to embed AMS in a practical, sustainable way
Stop the Spread – AMS & IPC Synergy in Aged Care provides step-by-step AMS capability building, real case examples, and practical leadership tools. This series supports you to improve decision-making, reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use, and strengthen compliance
with national standards.

CPD:

1 hour per virtual module (5 modules) + pre-reading

Total:

10 hours

Format:

Online · Weekly facilitated modules · Pre-reading comprehensive support resources
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Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for:
  • IPC Leads responsible for stewardship oversight
  • Registered Nurses & Clinical Managers managing clinical governance
  • Aged Care Clinical Leaders wanting confidence in AMS implementation
Perfect for organisations aiming to meet strengthened AMS requirements while building safer, more consistent clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the series, participants will be able to:
  • Explain AMS principles and why they are essential to aged care IPC systems.
  • Identify common prescribing pitfalls, diagnostic errors, and infection management risks.
  • Use AMS audit tools to monitor antibiotic use and guideline alignment.
  • Implement diagnostic stewardship, including applying the MINDME prescribing creed.
  • Interpret AMS data to drive quality improvement and measurable action.
  • Lead facility-wide AMS initiatives that engage prescribers and care teams.
  • Evaluate AMS effectiveness through audits, feedback loops & outcomes tracking.

AMS Modules

Module 1 — AMS Fundamentals & Clinical Care Standards

Build a strong AMS foundation and understand how stewardship integrates with IPC and national standards.

Module 2 — Infection Management & Prescribing Pitfalls

Explore aged-care-specific challenges and examine real-world prescribing errors.

Module 3 — AMS Audits & Data Analysis

Learn to apply AMS audit tools, assess appropriateness, and interpret antimicrobial usage patterns and indicators.

Module 4 — Sustaining AMS & Action Planning

Apply the MINDME creed as a coaching tool in advocacy and collaborative communication to address inappropriate prescribing and overcome multidisciplinary resistance

Module 5 — Leadership & Culture Change

Create a practical AMS improvement plan with KPIs, responsibilities, and monitoring structures.

Highly Interactive Online Learning

Facilitated live by Bridgette Mackie, our Clinical Educator, sessions are interactive and engaging.
  • Videos, quizzes & scenario-based case studies
  • Role-play demonstrations for escalation & feedback
  • Module knowledge checks
  • Downloadable tools & templates
  • CPD certificate (10 hours) upon completion
Not just theory—every week builds your skills in real-life aged care situations.

Why Leaders Love This Program

  • Designed specifically for aged care
  • Focused on practical application, not theoretical microbiology
  • Builds confidence with prescribers
  • Supports compliance with strengthened AMS & IPC standards
  • Flexible learning for busy clinical teams
  • Produces a documented, ready-to-implement AMS Improvement Plan
Thank you Bridgette. I was totally overwhelmed at the start, but I am going away knowing that I already do a lot of IPC in my role and looking forward to leading my team confidentially and armed with knowledge. This session was presented with a positive, friendly, safe environment :)
— HAZEL, HAMILTON NZ
I truly enjoyed the session. It was informative and I felt empowered to go back and work and implement stronger IPC Policies, QI, CQI and education. I will also make an action plan for IPC :) Thank you so much!
— JULIET, HAMILTON NZ
The speakers gave us more information about what an IP lead does & how can we impact changes in our facility. Excellent information. Good food as well. Very satisfied.
— APRIL,  AUCKLAND NZ

Your AMS Leadership Toolkit (Included)

Participants receive a complete digital resource pack, including:
  • Digital Workbook
  • AMS Audit Template
  • Decision Flowcharts
  • Resident/ Family Educational Handouts/ Resources
  • Antimicrobial Usage Log
  • Diagnostic Stewardship Guide (incl. MINDME)
  • AMS Conversation Scripts for prescribers, families & care staff
  • QI Action Plan Template with KPI library
  • Case Review Worksheets
Everything is built for immediate use in your aged care service.

Ready to Strengthen AMS Across Your Facility?

Build safer prescribing habits. Improve resident outcomes. Strengthen compliance.

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