Western Trust wins top honour for Excellence in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Consultant Pharmacist Jaquie Hanley praises the collaborative team effort behind the award winning 24 hour infusion project
PICTURED ABOVE: From left to right, Audrey Clarke, Rapid Response Team; Marianne Walsh, Interim Head of Service – Community Nursing; Jaquie Hanley, Consultant Pharmacist (Antimicrobials); Oonagh Donnelly, Antimicrobial Pharmacist and Lisa Mullan, Rapid Response (Team Lead).
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has secured the prestigious award for Excellence in Antimicrobial Stewardship at the 2026 Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards.
Following a high-profile ceremony in Belfast, the Trust was celebrated for its pioneering work in antibiotic safety and collaborative patient care.
Jaquie Hanley, Consultant Pharmacist (Antimicrobials) at the Western Trust said: “We are absolutely delighted to be recognised in this year’s Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards for Excellence in Antimicrobial Stewardship.
"This is an innovative project involving antimicrobial pharmacy, Rapid Response and Trauma & Orthopaedic nursing teams who worked in collaboration with Southern Health and Social Care Trust (Southern Trust) colleagues.
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“This initiative allows narrow spectrum antibiotics to be delivered via a 24 hour infusion, significantly reducing risk of resistance and adverse effects, while facilitating discharge from hospital which has made a positive difference to our patients. Well done to everyone involved.”