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Antimicrobial Stewardship Centers of Excellence

At bioMérieux, we are taking a partnership-driven approach by creating an Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Center of Excellence (COE) program aimed at delivering high-value solutions, expertise, and service in AMS and better patient management.

A Joint Commitment to Improve Antimicrobial Stewardship

   

   

The bioMérieux AMS Center of Excellence initiative represents a unique set of hospitals and health systems worldwide that share the same commitment as bioMérieux to improve AMS and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Watch the video to hear from Jacob Morton, Senior Director, Value-Based Healthcare, Global Integrated Solutions, as he shares key insights and discusses the value of the partnership.

 

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A Global Partnership

In 2021, bioMérieux established these partnerships to bring attention to the threat of antimicrobial resistance and to accelerate the impact that infectious disease diagnostics have in facilitating antimicrobial stewardship. bioMérieux has formalized partnerships with 15 hospitals globally, including sites in Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, and the United States. These sites are leaders in their countries and regions regarding integrating diagnostics into antimicrobial stewardship. The partnerships will focus on generating and showcasing real-world medical and economic data and best practices about the value of combining diagnostics, advanced analytics, consultancy services, and educational resources.

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Key Attributes of an AMS Center of Excellence

  • Complete end-to-end diagnostics solution to guide clinical decision-making
  • Leaders in diagnostics and AMS in their country and/or region
  • Engagement in research and evidence generation about the value of diagnostic tools and their role in combating AMR
  • Openness to continuous process improvement

This designation signifies these hospitals and laboratories as partners of choice for bioMérieux to further define and demonstrate data-driven best practices, to improve interventions, and identify new diagnostic solutions in combatting AMR.

Each Center of Excellence healthcare system is presented with an AMS Centers of Excellence seal that symbolizes the joint commitment, trust, and vision of the partnership.

AMS COE Seal

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Highlights from the latest advancements and news about the AMS Centers of Excellence initiatives, which are driving transformative solutions in AMS.

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bioMérieux AMS COE partners are making strides in AMS, demonstrating value, and improving patient care in their hospitals and health systems.

Value of the Partnerships

Discover a dynamic overview of how the AMS Centers of Excellence are continuously advancing healthcare practices to combat antimicrobial resistance and improve patient care, through success stories, new collaborations and strategic partnership announcements, updates on the latest diagnostic tools, and thought leadership from industry partners, on evolving trends, and challenges in AMS.

Group Photo: IHH Healthcare Malaysia & bioMérieux

IHH Healthcare Malaysia & bioMérieux

In Malaysia, we partnered with our AMS COE site, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, part of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, and Premier Integrated Labs, to set in motion the first AMS COE Symposium as part of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW).

Group photo: Tampa General Hospital & bioMérieux

Tampa General Hospital & bioMérieux

Tampa General Hospital was established as the first AMS COE in the United States.

Screenshot from Henry Ford Health & bioMérieux partnership video

Henry Ford Health & bioMérieux

bioMérieux and Henry Ford Health launched a formal partnership in April 2023, making it the second AMS COE in the United States.

VITEK® MS PRIME Customer Testimonial

Heinz Salazar, Microbiology Manager at Tampa General Hospital, shares insights on how the VITEK® MS PRIME has been instrumental in driving Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) success. By enhancing the speed and accuracy of microbial identification, the VITEK® MS PRIME has helped laboratories and clinicians make informed, timely decisions, directly suporting AMS efforts.

Evidence

This section showcases the tangible results and data-driven outcomes achieved through our AMS Centers of Excellence Program. Here, you'll find compelling evidence of the program's success in improving AMS across diverse healthcare settings.

United States

Reflexive Urine Culture Implementation

Tampa General, in partnership with bioMérieux, set out to explore the utility of CLARION™, a bioMérieux data analytic platform for evaluating urinalysis and urine microscopy results.

Case Study cover: Determination and Tracking of Blood Culture Contamination

United States

Determination and Tracking of Blood Culture Contamination

This study from Tampa General Hospital assessed the trends and accuracy of blood culture contamination rates by comparing data obtained from CLARION™.

Case Study Poster: Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infections

Chile

Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infections

A peer-reviewed evaluation of the impact of BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Meningoencephalitis (ME) Panel in children with suspected Central Nervous System (CNS)  infections.

Case Study Poster: Blood Culture Quality and Turnaround Time

China

Blood Culture Quality and Turnaround Time

An exploration of key performance indicators in teaching hospitals and description of blood culture workflows.

Case Study Cover: A New Dawn in Improving Laboratory Capacity and Diagnostic Practice

Kenya

A New Dawn in Improving Laboratory Capacity and Diagnostic Practice

Previous studies have identified many key causes of AMR in Kenya including, lack of laboratory capacity, healthcare worker knowledge and prolonged surgical prophylaxis.

Case Study cover: Blood Culture Process Improvement

United States

Blood Culture Process Improvement

Henry Ford Health explored how optimizing their blood culture worksteam, from sample intake to results can directly impact patient care and management.

   


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