Recognizes antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis and encourages certain actions be taken in response. (BDR R-1234)

This resolution (SCR 5) recognizes antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis in Nevada, citing data showing rising MRSA infections and 35,000 annual U.S. deaths linked to resistant bacteria. It does not create new laws but encourages the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to integrate antimicrobial stewardship into Medicaid programs, promoting evidence-based antibiotic prescribing and diagnostic testing. The resolution also supports public education campaigns about appropriate antibiotic use and urges collaboration between public and private health entities to address the crisis. As a non-binding resolution, it directs state agencies to prioritize these actions without mandating specific policies.