The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the obligation employers have in maintaining the well-being of their employees. While the public is currently focused on COVID-19, the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to be a serious concern. AMR occurs when microorganisms develop immunity against the drugs designed to kill them. The vast majority of antibiotic use occurs in outpatient settings, including the workplace, and oftentimes unnecessarily. Recently published in the respected journal Population Health Management, “The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship: Recommendations from the Global Chief Medical Officers' Network” describes four steps a company can take to promote antimicrobial stewardship among their workers to slow the rate of AMR. As with COVID-19, employers are in a unique position to raise awareness and promote responsible antibiotic use for the safety and well-being of their workforce.

"The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship: Recommendations from the Global Chief Medical Officers' Network"