Tackling the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) needs a coordinated approach across healthcare settings. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is an important element of this work. This guidance outlines what clinical digital systems should do to support optimal antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) within their organisations.

This document should be read alongside the Digital framework for antimicrobial stewardship, ‘what good looks like’, which sets out an organisational and system approach to ensuring good digital functionality for antimicrobial stewardship.