Antibiotic Conservation
Aotearoa

Our Projects

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)

Our project focuses on improving antibiotic use in Aotearoa to ensure that all patients receive the best possible treatment for infections. Currently, there is no national guideline for antibiotic use, leading to inconsistent and sometimes inappropriate prescribing practices. We aim to develop a trusted, unified antibiotic guideline in collaboration with Māori health providers and clinicians.

What we are working on

Our project is dedicated to transforming antibiotic prescribing practices across Aotearoa. To achieve this, we have identified several key initiatives designed to address inequities in treatment, promote better health outcomes, and ensure the responsible use of antibiotics, safeguarding their effectiveness for future generations.
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Key Initiative
Developing a national antibiotic guideline
Establish a trusted, unified antimicrobial guideline tailored specifically for Aotearoa. This guideline will address the unique needs of the population and ensure that clinicians have access to the best possible advice for treating infections.
2
Key Initiative
Innovating antibiotic stewardship in hospitals
Improve the quality of antibiotic use in public hospitals by developing a dashboard that tracks antibiotic prescribing practices. This initiative will identify inequities in treatment for Māori and other populations to support actions to eliminate inequities.
3
Key Initiative
Enhancing antibiotic stewardship in the community
Strengthen antimicrobial stewardship in primary care settings, where the majority of antibiotics are prescribed. This initiative will focus on linking      prescribing practices to specific indications and addressing inequities in care.
4
Key Initiative
Improving feedback for better prescribing
Design more effective methods for delivering antimicrobial stewardship data to clinicians, with a focus on promoting behavior change and reducing inappropriate antibiotic use. This initiative will emphasize equitable care and assess the impact of enhanced feedback on prescribing practices.
1
Key Initiative
Developing a national antibiotic guideline
Establish a trusted, unified antimicrobial guideline tailored specifically for Aotearoa. This guideline will address the unique needs of the population and ensure that clinicians have access to the best possible advice for treating infections.
1
Key Initiative
Innovating antibiotic stewardship in hospitals
Improve the quality of antibiotic use in public hospitals by developing a dashboard that tracks antibiotic prescribing practices. This initiative will identify inequities in treatment for Māori and other populations to support actions to eliminate inequities.
1
Key Initiative
Enhancing antibiotic stewardship in the community
Strengthen antimicrobial stewardship in primary care settings, where the majority of antibiotics are prescribed. This initiative will focus on linking      prescribing practices to specific indications and addressing inequities in care.
1
Key Initiative
Improving feedback for better prescribing
Design more effective methods for delivering antimicrobial stewardship data to clinicians, with a focus on promoting behavior change and reducing inappropriate antibiotic use. This initiative will emphasize equitable care and assess the impact of enhanced feedback on prescribing practices.

The research team

Our team consists of a diverse group of experts in infectious disease, antibiotic stewarship, primary health, public health, Māori health.

Associate Professor Stephen Ritchie
Principal Investigator
Dr Lily Fraser
Co-Lead Investigator
Dr Karen Wright
Co-Lead Investigator
Associate Professor Alesha Smith
Co-Investigator
Associate Professor Mark Thomas
Co-Investigator
Dr Annie Borland
Co-Investigator
Dr Emma Best
Co-Investigator
Dr Gigi Lim
Co-Investigator
Dr Leanne Te Karu
Co-Investigator
Dr Maxim Bloomfield
Co-Investigator
Dr Sarah Metcalf
Co-Investigator
Dr Sharon Gardiner
Co-Investigator
Dr Thomas Hills
Co-Investigator
Eamon Duffy
Co-Investigator
Professor Stephen Chambers
Co-Investigator
Elaine Umali
Project Manager
Chelsey Gardiner
Project Coordinator
Associate Professor Stephen Ritchie
Principal Investigator
Dr Lily Fraser
Co-Lead Investigator
Dr Karen Wright
Co-Lead Investigator
Associate Professor Alesha Smith
Co-Investigator
Associate Professor Mark Thomas
Co-Investigator
Dr Sarah Metcalf
Co-Investigator
Dr Sharon Gardiner
Co-Investigator
Dr Thomas Hills
Co-Investigator
Eamon Duffy
Co-Investigator
Professor Stephen Chambers
Co-Investigator
Dr Annie Borland
Co-Investigator
Dr Emma Best
Co-Investigator
Dr Gigi Lim
Co-Investigator
Dr Leanne Te Karu
Co-Investigator
Dr Maxim Bloomfield
Co-Investigator
Elaine Umali
Project Manager
Chelsey Gardiner
Project Coordinator
What does this mean for Aotearoa's future?
Our work lays the foundation for better healthcare, equitable access, and a healthier future for all.
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Sustainable Tools

Guidelines for clinicians to support better antibiotic prescribing and use across Aotearoa.

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Equitable Care

A step to support appropriate treatment for all with infectious diseases across Aotearoa improving the health of whānau.

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Long-Term Impact

Sustained improvements in antibiotic use and a reduction in antibiotic resistance.

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Nationwide AMS Resources

Outputs from the project will provide much-needed Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) services to hospitals and clinics across Aotearoa.

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Collaborative Research

Working with diverse medical teams and providers ensures feedback is impactful, supporting progress across all project phases. Fostering lasting relationships to drive future innovation and research.

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Sustainable Tools

Before their appointment, patients can access information on URTIs and effective treatments, ensuring they are well-informed.

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Equitable Care

A step to support appropriate treatment for all with infectious diseases across Aotearoa improving the health of whānau.

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Collaborative Research

Working with diverse medical teams and providers ensures feedback is impactful, supporting progress across all project phases. Fostering lasting relationships to drive future innovation and research.

green tick icon

Nationwide AMS Resources

Outputs from the project will provide much-needed Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) services to hospitals and clinics across Aotearoa.

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Long-term  Impact

Sustained improvements in antibiotic use and a reduction in antibiotic resistance.

Key partners

This project  is funded by

Newsletters

Find out more about our progress towards a single national guideline for safe, effective, and equitable antibiotic use in Aotearoa New Zealand. Download our latest updates in the newsletters below.
July 2024
Update on progress with development of cross-sector national antimicrobial guidelines
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March 2024
Update on progress with development of cross-sector national antimicrobial guideline
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November 2023
Harmonisation of our existing guidelines into a national antimicrobial guideline
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September 2023
National antimicrobial guidelines introductory letter
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