An interprofessional activity designed to be constructive in developing a good relationship
with Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) educators and healthcare providers was planned …

Although central laboratory testing has been the norm for the last few decades and point-of-
care testing (POCT) is considered an emerging area, physicians were performing POCT …

(LVNs); unlicensed personnel such as medical exam assistants,(MEAs); or others]. The vast
majority of these non-laboratory professionals does not have basic laboratory quality …

120 LABMEDICINE■ Volume 42 Number 2■ February 2011 labmedicine. com already
optimized by others. Dr. Campbell explained the importance of the Policy and Procedure …

Akey element of a successful point-of-care testing (POCT) program is the development of a
structured, organized, educational program. Consistent, clearly defined orientation and …

Point-of-care testing (POCT) continues to increase in use and scope in hospital settings. The
point-of-care test menu has slowly and relentlessly been getting larger. Nonlaboratory …

Because we begin discussions to implement a new point-of-care testing (POCT) data
management system, it brings back memories of the challenges we faced when the …

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is a complex system with many opportunities for error.
Delivering quality POCT requires multidisciplinary coordination and an understanding of the …

This book is intended for laboratory personnel, practicing physicians, and nurses involved in
point-of-care testing (POCT). It is organized into six parts, containing forty chapters. Each …

During the past decade, point-of-care testing (POCT) has gained increasing favor from
clinicians. Increasing support from laboratorians has also become apparent, as pathologists …