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Implementation of the EUCAST disk-diffusion method

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<strong>Implementation</strong> at local levelBefore routine use• Ensure all stakeholders are informed <strong>of</strong> implications for<strong>the</strong>ir laboratory/hospital• Appoint a ”champion” to implement <strong>the</strong> <strong>method</strong>• Visit laboratories using <strong>the</strong> <strong>method</strong>• Plan well in advance– media, <strong>disk</strong>, supplies– templates, zone-reader setup– computing (breakpoints/QC ranges)– documentation• Train staff in advance – demonstrations, practicalexperience, ensure that QC requirements are met• Use contacts in o<strong>the</strong>r laboratories and at <strong>EUCAST</strong>directly or through NACs or national <strong>EUCAST</strong> GC rep

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