Common Language for antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a threat to public health. To protect ourselves against AMR, we need to know how often and where these multi-resistant microorganisms occur and if there are any trends to identify. The Netherlands Medical Microbiological Laboratories (MMLs) exchange relevant data with the National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM). RIVM systematically collects and analyses this data to gain insight into the spread of infections. The information outcome is presented to healthcare providers to help them prevent infections. To start prevention at an early stage, sharing information should be faster, better and unambiguous. That is why we need common language.
