Report from EARS-Net sessions, Rapporteur: Gunnar Skov Simonsen (Norway)
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The report summarizes the discussions from the 3rd joint meeting of the antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections networks, highlighting achievements over 15 years and the need for better data utilization. Key topics included national experiences in AMR surveillance, future planning, and the importance of improved integration with existing surveillance systems. Conclusions emphasize the need for enhanced use of AMR data and the continuation of specific surveillance efforts, particularly for acinetobacter spp.
Report from EARS-Net sessions, Rapporteur: Gunnar Skov Simonsen (Norway)
- 1. 3rd Joint Meeting of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections (ARHAI) Networks Report from EARS-Net sessions Rapporteur: Gunnar Skov Simonsen (Norway) Organised jointly with
- 2. Main points that were discussed 1. EARSS / EARS-Net 15 years anniversary 2. The history / science / art of AMR surveillance 3. Generally happy with what has been achieved so far! 4. Data not sufficiently utilized 5. Differentiate between surveillance and targeted surveys 6. National experiences Ireland (VRE, MDR-KP) Portugal (PPCIRA programme) Germany (MRSA, EC-ESBL) Italy (CRE, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter) 7. Transatlantic perspectives – CDC / CAESAR – WHO EURO
- 3. Main points that were discussed 8. Overview of 2014 input, planning of 2015 data call 9. Future of Acinetobacter spp. surveillance 10.Comparability of S. pneumoniae data for penicillin 11.WHONET support for EARS-Net and software development 12.ECDC data access rules 13.Summary of EARS-Net EQA results 14.Molecular surveillance in structured EARS-Net surveys 15.EuSCAPE – European survey of CPE 16.Acquired versus natural resistance – the ecology of resistance
- 4. Conclusions 1. Better use of AMR data both by ECDC and others 2. Country presentations with good templates for implementation of AMR surveillance and containment, often with regional component and increased political / regulatory focus 3. The 2015 data call (AMR and denominator data) as in previous years, common hospital identifier may improve quality of denominator data in the future 4. Continuation of Acinetobacter spp. surveillance 5. Use oxacillin screen as proxy for penicillin in S. pneumoniae
- 5. Perspectives 1. EARS-Net is a mature surveillance network Ability to map the problem Monitor changes and effect of interventions Form a template for other regions More extensive use of data, better integration with other surveillance programs and in-depth molecular surveys