Breaking Bad Bacteria: Mastering the 2024 CLSI Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Updates

This on-demand webinar is a collaboration between Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), Society of Infectious Disease Pharmacists (SIDP), and the American College of Clinical Pharmacists (ACCP). It provides updates on the latest breakpoint recommendations from CLSI M100 | Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing, 34th Edition, and offers practical strategies on incorporating those changes into clinical practice. Speakers address the importance of partnerships between pharmacists and laboratory professionals on effective implementation of updates to enhance clinical practice. 

Learning Objectives 

1. Summarize highlights from CLSI M100—Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing, 34th Edition standards for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and reporting. 

2. Examine nuances that may be encountered when performing (AST) for carbapenem-resistant bacteria. 

3. Evaluate species-specific guidance for AST of Staphylococcus sp. and ceftriaxone dosing guidance for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. 

4. Discuss the revised breakpoints, reporting, and treatment recommendations for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.