- Organisers: Hellenic National Public Health Organisation (NPHO), Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) and Andalusian Health Service (SAS)
- Date: 21st & 22nd January 2025
- Venue: Amalia Hotel, Athens (Greece)
Given the vital role of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in improving patient outcomes and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), this workshop has been designed to foster collaboration among experts and exchange valuable insights specific to AMS in hospital settings.
As part of EU-JAMRAI 2, this workshop aligns with the ongoing efforts of its dedicated AMS working area in human health. These efforts focus on developing a common framework for hospital AMS programs across Europe, positioning the region as a leader in implementing best practices for AMS.
The workshop will include interactive sessions such as group discussions and expert dialogues, ensuring dynamic and productive exchanges. Active participation is highly encouraged to enhance the depth of discussions and contribute to impactful outcomes.
AGENDA
Day 1 – 21st January
08:40 – 09:10 Registration
09:10 – 09:25 Welcome and Opening Speech
- Christos Chatzichristodoulou, NHPO President
- María Lamas, AEMPS Executive Director
09:25 – 10:10 Session 1: Antimicrobial Stewardship: Policy background, Upcoming Initiatives and Trends
Chair: María Lamas
- EU policy framework and upcoming EU initiatives. Julia Langer, DG for Health and Food Safety (European Commission)
- Antimicrobial use and stewardship in European acute care hospitals. Results of the ECDC point-prevalence survey 2022-2023. Diamantis Plachouras, ECDC – AMR and Healthcare Associated Infections Group Leader Healthcare-Associated Infections
- From EU JAMRAI 1 to EU JAMRAI 2. Antonio López-Navas AEMPS, WP 6 Co-leader & WP 6.1 task co-leader
- Q&A
10:10 – 10:50 Session 2: Good practices in Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes across Europe
Chair: Lucy Catteau/Rita Murri ESCMID ESGAP Executive Committee members
- Status, Strategies and Challenges in Greek Healthcare Settings. Nikolaos V. Sipsas, Laiko General Hospital of Athens and Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
- Antimicrobial Practices in Slovenian Hospitals. Bojana Beović, UMCL, Slovenia
- Q&A
10:50 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 Session 3: Behavioural change strategies
Chair: Lucy Catteau/Rita Murri ESCMID ESGAP Executive Committee members
- Introduction to behavioural science in antimicrobial stewardship. Aikaterini Iliopoulou, NPHO & WP 6.4 task co-leader
- Behavioural change and antimcrobial stewardship (AMS). Jose Ramón Paño-Pardo, SALUD & WP 6.4 task co-leader
- Q&A
12:00 – 12:45 Session 4: WP 6.1 activities. H-ASP Survey. Survey report and analyses
Chair: Lucy Catteau/Rita Murri ESCMID ESGAP Executive Committee members
- WP 6.1 Activities and updates. Blanca Bradley, AEMPS, WP 6 Co-leader & WP 6.1 task co-leader
- Hospital ASP Survey. Survey report and analyses. Jose Luis Trillo Contreras, SAS & WP 6.1 task co-leader
- Q&A
12:45 – 13:00 Logistic instructions on discussion tables and Family Photo
Lida Politi, NPHO
13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – 16:15 Session 5: Discussion tables. Opportunities and challenges
- Table 1: Governance, leadership commitment and human and technical resources.
- Table 2: Interventions to optimise antimicrobial use.
- Table 3: Education and training. Competence development. Patient and Public Involvement.
- Table 4: Competence development.
- Table 5: Integration with other hospital programmes (IPC) and levels of care.
- Table 6: Certification. Evaluation and accreditation.
15:45 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 – 16:15 Wrap up and highlights of discussion tables
16:15 – 16:30 Wrap up and closing remarks day 1
Lida Politi, NPHO
16:30 – 17:30 Discussion table chairs, moderators and technical support team to work and elaborate on recap presentation for day 2
19:00 Social dinner
Day 2 – 22nd January
9:00-09:15 Opening of day 2
- Lida Politi, NPHO
9:15-11:15 Summary and highlights of the discussion tables
- Table 1. Governance, leadership commitment and human and technical resources.Discussion Table 1 moderator presentation, plenary discussion and Q&A
- Table 2: Interventions to optimise antimicrobial use. Discussion Table 2 moderator presentation, plenary discussion and Q&A
- Table 3: Education and training. Patient and Public Involvement.
Discussion Table 3 moderator presentation, plenary discussion and Q&A - Table 4: Competence development.
Discussion Table 4 moderator presentation, plenary discussion and Q&A - Table 5: Integration with other hospital programmes (IPC) and levels of care.
Discussion Table 5 moderator presentation, plenary discussion and Q&A - Table 6: Certification. Evaluation and accreditation. Discussion Table 6 moderator presentation, plenary discussion and Q&A
11:15-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-11:40 Host special remarks
- Dimitrios Chatzigeorgiou, Member Board of Directors, NPHO
11:40-11:55 Next steps
- Marta Gutiérrez, AEMPS, WP 5 Liaison
11:55-12:00 Closure of workshop
- Antonio López-Navas, Head of Executive Support Unit, AEMPS
- Dimitrios Chatzigeorgiou, Member Board of Directors, NPHO