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AMR-CoP

AMR-CoP

Title: Community of Practice for Containment of AMR


Nature: Hybrid (Face-to-face and/or Virtual)


1.0  Background

The containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is crucial for public health. AMR poses a significant threat to effective treatment of infections, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. AMR has a huge Public Health Impact. AMR can render common infections untreatable, leading to longer hospital stays and higher healthcare costs. It complicates surgeries and treatments for chronic diseases, increasing risks for patients. AMR also has a high Economic Consequences. The economic burden of AMR is substantial, with estimates suggesting it could cost the global economy up to $100 trillion by 2050 if not addressed. Increased healthcare costs and loss of productivity due to illness can strain healthcare systems. AMR is a huge Global Health Security issue. AMR knows no borders; it requires coordinated global efforts to manage and contain. Outbreaks of resistant infections can lead to pandemics, affecting global health security. Thus, containing AMR ensures the continued effectiveness of existing antibiotics for future generations. It promotes responsible use of antimicrobials in both human medicine and agriculture, reducing the development of resistance.


2.0 Vision

Release of antimicrobials and origination and spread of resistant microbes are effectively managed and regulated contributing to the containment of AMR in Bangladesh


3.0 Mission

Promoting responsible use of antimicrobials, enhancing surveillance and research, and fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities. The ultimate aims are reducing the incidence of AMR through education, innovation, and the implementation of effective infection prevention and control measures. Key Objectives are:

  1. Introduce Effective Control Measures to Stop Release of Antimicrobials and Resistant Organisms: Identify, introduce, and support implementation of effective control measures to stop release of antimicrobials and resistant microorganisms contaminating the biosphere from the use in human, animal and aquatic health sectors and released into the environment.
  2. Promote Responsible Use: Encourage healthcare professionals and the public to use antimicrobials judiciously.
  3. Enhance Surveillance: Improve monitoring systems to track AMR trends and outbreaks.
  4. Foster Research: Support the development of new antimicrobials and alternative therapies.
  5. Encourage Collaboration: Engage stakeholders across sectors to create a unified response to AMR.


4.0  Goal

This community of Practice for Medical Waste Management (CoPMWM) will focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of best practices to enhance biosafety, biosecurity and compliance in healthcare waste management.


5.0  Core Elements

  1. Domain: This CoPMWM will encompass animal health, aquatic health, environmental health, and the human health sectors generating biohazardous waste contributing to transmission infectious among human and animals and the environment a sustained reservoir.
  2. Community: this is a group of trained individuals in the field of biohazardous waste management and professionally engage in that area. This community includes trained and knowledgeable individuals interested to contribute in that area, respective regulators, policy makers, implementing partners are an integral part of this community.
  3. Practice: The body of knowledge, methods, and tools that members develop and share over time.


6.0  Key Features

  1. Shared Knowledge: Members exchange information, experiences, and strategies to address challenges in the containment of AMR.
  2. Best Practices: The community develops and promotes guidelines and standards for Containment of AMR.
  3. Training and Education: It often provides training resources to ensure that all members are informed about regulations and safe practices.
  4. Networking Opportunities: Members can connect with professionals from various sectors, including human and animal health sectors, environmental services, and regulatory bodies, fostering collaboration and innovation.


7.0  Guidelines

A practicing microbiologist with in-depth knowledge, training, and certification can be a member of this group. However, anyone interested to know about AMR or involved in the containment of AMR can join the program organized by the CoP.


8.0  Roles and responsibilities in CoP

  1. Chair/Joint-Chair: S/he plays a crucial role in guiding and facilitating the group's activities. The chair leads meetings, sets agendas, and ensures that discussions remain productive and focused on the community's goals. Acts as a liaison between members, fostering communication and encouraging participation to maintain engagement within the community. The chair helps define the vision and objectives of the CoP, aligning activities with the broader goals of the forum or field. S/he may also oversee the allocation of resources, such as funding or materials, to support the community's initiatives and projects.
  2. Animal Health (AH)Coordinator (AHC): AHC supports the chair to define the vision and objectives under the AH sector of the CoP and supporting the chair for aligning activities with the broader goals of AH sector. S/he may ensure the allocation of necessary resources or materials, to support the community's initiatives and projects.
  3. Aquatic Health (AqH) Coordinator (AqHC): AqHC supports the chair to define the vision and objectives under the AqH sector of the CoP and supporting the chair for aligning activities with the broader goals of AqH sector. S/he may ensure the allocation of necessary resources or materials, to support the community's initiatives and projects.
  4. Environmental Health (EH) Coordinator (EHC): EHC supports the chair to define the vision and objectives under the EH sector of the CoP and supporting the chair for aligning activities with the broader goals of EH sector. S/he may ensure the allocation of necessary resources or materials, to support the community's initiatives and projects.
  5. Human Health (HH) Coordinator (HHC): HHC supports the chair to define the vision and objectives under the HH sector of the CoP and supporting the chair for aligning activities with the broader goals of HH sector. S/he may ensure the allocation of necessary resources or materials, to support the community's initiatives and projects.
  6. Facilitator(s): A facilitator stimulates participation and value for members in an event. Each section coordinator or individuals selected by the respective section coordinator, based on the experience/eloquence in the respective sector, will be chosen as the facilitator for each program.
  7. Contributors: All the members and interested experts in the field of MWM are the qualified contributors for the CoP. They will add content in the form of discussions and materials that advance the mission of the CoP.
  8. Program Manager: View, use, and disseminate content beyond the CoP but do not contribute to the content.
  9. Administrator: Manages the technical and administrative aspects of the community.
  10. Advisors: Are the Senior Members of the CoP with years of experience in the respective areas. They are the academicians, scientists, policy makers, implementers, in the field of AMR.


9.0  Sustaining the CoP

  1. Encouragement: Encourage ongoing participation and contribution.
  2. Assessment: Regularly assess the community’s relevance and adapt as needed.
  3. Engagement and motivation: Share successes and learnings to maintain engagement and motivation.