title: What's the point of point-of-care testing? Understanding the potential of this evolving capability.
abstract: Point-of-care testing is a rapidly evolving yet complex field. As your POCT program grows, take the time to understand the regulations, as they are important to ensuring patient safety. The regualtions established CLIA are designed to ensure consistent and reliable laboratory results that can accurately impact patient care. When beginning your look into POCY, first identify what labs can directly impact your patient care, then look for a device that meets your needs.
authors.forename: Kevin T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Collopy
authors.forename: Sean M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kivlehan
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Snyder
mesh_terms: D000552:Ambulances; D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems