Antimicrobial stewardship discussions often focus on hospitals, yet the majority of antibiotics are prescribed outside the inpatient setting. The Global-PPS Outpatient Module was created to close this critical knowledge gap. It provides outpatient clinics, primary care practices, emergency departments, and other ambulatory services with a standardized, practical method to measure antimicrobial prescribing patterns at the patient level. By capturing who receives antimicrobials, for what indications, and whether prescribing follows local guidelines, the outpatient module empowers facilities to identify clear targets for improvement.

Compared to the inpatient module, the outpatient version is tailored to the fast-paced, single-encounter nature of ambulatory care. This streamlined approach makes the survey easy to implement in settings where documentation varies and patient turnover is high.

To support teams in implementing the Outpatient Survey, the G-PPS team has developed a wealth of resources, offering clear guidance, training, and practical tools:

• Outpatient module infographic: a visual summary of objectives, methodology, and workflow
• Outpatient section on the G-PPS website: background information, advantages, data-collection guidance, and FAQs
• Training webinar: recorded step-by-step training for new users and coordinators
• Introduction by G-PPS coordinator Prof. Erika Vlieghe (full YouTube video): an in-depth overview of the rationale and design of the Outpatient Module
• Introduction by G-PPS coordinator Prof. Erika Vlieghe (short version) – a concise explanation for quick briefings
• 2023 animated WAAW video: short introduction to antimicrobial resistance and the role of the Outpatient Module
• Consent poster for participating hospitals: to inform patients during survey days
• Conference update by Annelies Boven (ESCMID 2024): recent developments and preliminary findings
• Tutorial videos and outpatient user manuals: detailed guidance available after logging into the Global-PPS tool
• G-PPS leaflet – a brief overview of the objectives and methodologies of the Global Point Prevalence Survey