Quality standard
Development sources
Further explanation of the methodology used can be found in the quality standards process guide.
Evidence sources
The documents below contain recommendations from NICE guidance or other NICE‑accredited recommendations that were used by the Quality Standards Advisory Committee to develop the quality standard statements and measures.
Policy context
It is important that the quality standard is considered alongside current policy documents, including:
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World Health Organization. Antimicrobial resistance: global report on surveillance 2014 (2014)
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Department of Health. UK 5 Year Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2013 to 2018 (2013)
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Department of Health. Annual report of the Chief Medical Officer 2011: volume two (2013)
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Public Health England. Antimicrobial stewardship: Start smart – then focus (2011)