Antimicrobial Resistance Project


(A) The objective is to: plan and implement measures to promote the prevention of antimicrobial resistance in Georgia; introduce and strengthen surveillance of infections related to medical services; institutionalize the practice of infection prevention and control; Improve the detection of infections and antimicrobial resistance related to medical services, promote the rational use of antimicrobial drugs
B) Project implementation pathways: Using templates and modern international resources provided by WHO and CDC Atlanta, the technical working group will develop a draft CPC national manual, which will then be submitted to the expert group for final adjustments, which will prepare the final version of the document. Seminars will be provided at each stage. Implement surveillance of medical-related infections in two multidisciplinary hospitals selected within the framework of the project, provide training and mentoring, and periodically monitor the progress of the process. To increase laboratory capacity, antimicrobial resistance testing standards will be developed and laboratory studies of infections related to medical services will be conducted. (C) Expected outcome: development and adaptation to national reality based on best practices, guidelines in accordance with modern international standards for infection prevention and control, and standard operating procedures relevant to the topic. Surveillance of infections related to the introduction and improvement of medical services. Expansion and standardization of laboratory capabilities. Developing the habit of rational use of antibiotics


Project implementation dates: 01/09/16 -29/09/20



Budget: $153,492


The person responsible for the implementation of the project: Liya Sanojo