Point-of-care testing: Administration within a health system

Authors
Main, RI Kiechle, FL
Citation
Ri. Main et Fl. Kiechle, Point-of-care testing: Administration within a health system, LAB MED, 31(8), 2000, pp. 453-459
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
LABORATORY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00075027 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
453 - 459
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-5027(200008)31:8<453:PTAWAH>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Point-of-care testing (POCT) is spreading throughout health care systems in the United States. This article outlines an administrative structure for e stablishing and managing a POCT program in a health care system and discuss es the role of the POCT coordinator in maintaining a quality assurance and training program that meets all the regulatory requirements for POCT. Poten tial alternatives to POCT are also evaluated.