In order to avoid substance abuse and promote appropriate practices among patients and staff of public and private IPS in Bogotá, from 18 to 24 November, District Health Bureau join in World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Weekconducts a series of activities to raise awareness among citizens and health authorities.
When microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites change upon exposure to antimicrobial drugs (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, or anthelmintics) and compromise the effectiveness of preventing and treating the resulting infection. Antimicrobial resistance will occur.
As a result, antimicrobial drugs become ineffective and infections persist in organisms such as humans, animals, plants, etc., increasing the risk of transmission and promoting the emergence of serious disease.
In view of this, the Ministry of Health has been implementing different activities in hospital networks to prevent antimicrobial resistance, such as the Antimicrobial Optimization Program (PROA), with the aim of avoiding the misuse of drugs such as antibiotics.
Improper use of antibiotics can lead to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria.
According to the entity, Bogotá is the first national entity to develop and implement policies for prevention, control and epidemiological surveillance of nosocomial infections Contain antimicrobial resistance to ensure the safety and quality of patient care.
This work is coordinated with the insurance company (EAPB or EPS),
Social and healthcare-related infection control guidelines.
Guidelines for preventing infections associated with devices such as mechanical ventilation, intravenous and urinary catheters and infections associated with mechanical ventilation, intravenous and urinary catheters have also been published.
Medical surgeries are performed in IPS in the city.
The entity has been conducting courses on healthcare-associated infections for more than 400 IPS healthcare staff, Bacterial resistance and PROA implementation, biosecurity measures, cleaning, disinfection and isolation.
To implement and enhance antimicrobial optimization programs, IPS must adhere to national and regional guidance on healthcare-associated infection surveillance and antimicrobial resistance containment, support and strengthen the talent pool of institutional infection committees, and continue to educate family members and staff. Patient hand hygiene, self-care recommendations, and appropriate use of antimicrobials.
with motto “Let’s prevent antimicrobial resistance together”
Citizens are called upon to avoid factors that contribute to antimicrobial resistance:• Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials by people, animals, and plants (e.g., taking antibiotics when you have a cold or without a doctor’s prescription).
• Improper food handling.
• In the case of medical centres, disease control measures were inadequate;
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The entity says that citizens can help prevent and control this risk by taking antibacterial medicines prepared only by health professionals (doctors or specialists), always following the instructions for use and not using leftover medicines to treat other illnesses or to give to friends Use, family or pets.
Antibiotics should not be used to treat viral diseases Such as influenza, common cold or Covid-19, provided there are no bacterial re-infections and medical formulas.
Remember to implement infection prevention measures such as:
• Wash your hands often.
• Prepare food under hygienic conditions.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Use protection during sexual relations.
• Keep vaccination schedules up to date for the entire family.
Bogotá editorial with information from the Ministry of Health
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