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Ken Charpie posted a reply on Re: EXPANSION OF POC TESTING TO NON-CRITICAL UNITS

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Said: Oh man. Moderate complexity user competency assessment is so time consuming and complicated, I would push back hard unless you have the proper staffing to support it. I can't even keep up with ~200 CCU, OR and RT staff for thei...

Jonathan Lee posted a reply on Re: WAIVED testing comp.

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Said: Hello,There are no CLIA/CAP requirements for 2 elements of assessment as previously stated. However, if you are accredited, please check with your accreditation agency. For example, TJC WT.03.01.01 EP 5 does state the following:...

James Beck liked a reply on topic Re: EXPANSION OF POC TESTING TO NON-CRITICAL UNITS

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 at 4:50 PM

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James Beck posted a reply on Re: EXPANSION OF POC TESTING TO NON-CRITICAL UNITS

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Said: Not surprised. Seems that instead of addressing the tech shortages, the obvious solution is to move more platforms to POC. Not good for patients, and not good for the lab. And if POCCs aren't appropriately supported fo...

Anne Gaffney posted a reply on Re: EXPANSION OF POC TESTING TO NON-CRITICAL UNITS

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Said: Hi Ivy!For heaven's sake, no! There is also a nursing shortage and I cannot imagine adding POC testing to their duties, let alone the POC management team. We are collaborating on how to support the nursing staff during the sho...