Antimicrobial stewardship

Disclaimer

The CHQ antimicrobial stewardship information, resources and guidelines is general in nature and is intended for information purposes only. The information has been prepared using a multidisciplinary approach with reference to the best information and evidence available at the time of preparation. No assurance is given that the information is entirely complete, current or accurate in every respect.

The guidelines, recommendations and information are not a substitute for clinical judgement, knowledge and expertise, or medical advice. Variation from the guidelines, recommendations and information, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.

The guidelines, recommendations and information do not address all elements of standard practice and recognise that individual clinicians are responsible for the following:

• Providing care within the context of locally available resources, expertise, and scope of practice.
• Supporting consumer rights and informed decision making in partnership with healthcare practitioners including the right to decline intervention or ongoing management.
• Advising consumers of their choices in an environment that is culturally appropriate and which enables comfortable and confidential discussion. This includes the use of interpreter services where necessary.
• Ensuring informed consent is obtained prior to delivering care.
• Meeting all legislative requirements and professional standards.
• Applying standard precautions, and additional precautions as necessary, when delivering care.
• Documenting all care in accordance with mandatory and local requirements.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for any injury, expenses, loss, damage or costs incurred by you or another party for any reason associated with the use of or reliance on the information contained in the antimicrobial stewardship information, including the guidelines, recommendations and other information and the materials within or referred to throughout the website or any guideline, recommendation or information being in any way inaccurate, out of context, out of date, incomplete or unavailable.