Abstract: Point of care testing (POCT) refers to testing that is performed near or at the site of a patient with the result leading to a possible change in the care of the patient. Although there are many benefits of using POCT devices in terms of their convenience, establishing a POCT indeed is a challenging job. Some of the biggest challenges for the person holding this post are gaining physician and nurse allies and turning non-laboratorians into testing personnel, all while ensuring adherence to best laboratory practices and regulatory agency standards. POCT implementation requires a systematic approach which involves all stakeholders. Most of the healthcare organizations are unfamiliar with the POCT due to which very less efforts are made to establish a complete POCT set up.
Keywords: Location, Devices, Quality Control, Data Management, Training, Proficiency.
Title: CHALLENGES IN POCT
Author: Dr. Jayesh P. Warade
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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