Overview
Point-of-care testing (POCT) has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional laboratory testing, due to decreased turn-around-time and expedited diagnosis and treatment for patients in a variety of settings. While POCT plays a vital role in improving the patient experience, it can also present challenges associated with managing laboratory testing outside of the laboratory setting.
Learning objectives
- Identify the benefits of POCT
- Identify the challenges of operating and managing POCT
- Describe the impact of POCT on various hospital departments
Who Should Attend?
Physicians, nurses, point-of-care coordinators, respiratory therapists, laboratory technicians/technologists, healthcare professionals
Attendees are entitled to P.A.C.E. credits from the ASCLS and/or ACCENT credits from the AACC.
Speaker Information
Rebecca L. Meredith, BS, RRT, RCP
Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy
Emergency Services Institute
Cleveland Clinic