title: Implementing an effective point-of-care testing program.
abstract: The implementation and management of a point-of-care testing program requires the effective cooperation of nurses, pathologists, other physicians, technologists, and vendors. These individuals working collectively must establish the clinical and financial bases for establishing a program, for managing its daily operation, and for assuring its ongoing quality and value to patient care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Geyer
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States