Examine how might nurses and nursing organizations improve policies to encourage the judicious use of antibiotics in humans?

The judicious use of antibiotics by healthcare providers is paramount to protecting patients health. Nurses and nursing organizations can play an important role in improving antibiotic policies to ensure they are used only when necessary and not overprescribed. In order to accomplish this, nurses must be aware of the evidence-based guidelines for antibiotic administration, practice patient education regarding antibiotic use, advocate for proper stewardship practices from facility administrators, and understand the correlation between global and domestic disease surveillance.

In terms of understanding the connection between global and domestic disease surveillance, it is essential for nurses to know that emerging pathogens or variants which have become resistant to certain drugs may originate from parts of the world far away from where the infection ultimately appears (Ethelston et al., 2014). This cross-boundary aspect requires that both international collaboration as well as domestic surveillance be utilized in order to accurately diagnose a potential threat before it has a chance to spread. Additionally, as family nurse practitioners are often responsible for primary care management within their communities they should remain alert with regards any new patterns appearing within their localized area; such vigilance will enable them an opportunity catch cases early on while also helping build a larger picture surrounding what is happening globally regarding infectious diseases (Harwood et al., 2019).

Finally, since antibiotic resistance remains one of the greatest threats facing public health today it is essential that those who work directly with patients practice effective stewardship measures such as providing information about how these medications function differently than other types treatment options available encouraging patients take responsibility managing illness prevention through lifestyle modifications (Musser & Yanofsky 2018). Moreover it necessary reducing unnecessary prescribing practices whereby professionals do not administer antibiotics merely because there fear among individuals being “under treated” prevent secondary bacterial infections caused prior viral episodes occurring.

In conclusion, nurses have both ethical obligation professional responsibility promote prudent utilization antibacterial agents maintain clinical excellence amongst fellow colleagues ensuring safety quality care provided every individual seeking medical attention doing so provides basis knowledge needed properly detect treat conditions arises due resistant microbes evolution present society resulting better outcomes lives potentially saved future generations come.

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