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Virtua Medical Group
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Point of Care Laboratory Testing
Virtua Medical Group Deb Bortnowski, MA, MT(ASCP) Point of Care Coordinator (856) fax (856)
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What is Point of Care Testing?
Medical Laboratory Testing that is performed at or near the site of the patient. (At the patient’s bedside or in a physician office laboratory)
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What is a laboratory test?
Any test that is performed on a human specimen for the purpose of diagnosing, treating or monitoring a patient All laboratory tests are regulated by the federal government and the state of New Jersey Tests are categorized and regulated according to how complex the test
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Benefits of Point of Care Testing
Convenient Immediate Results Better patient outcomes Increased patient satisfaction Simple to perform Minimal Educational Requirements/Training Drawback: Sometimes more expensive
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Where does Point of Care Testing Take Place?
Hospital Units: OR Recovery ICU/CCU Cardiac Cath Labs General units (glucose testing) Emergency Rooms Urgent Care Surgery Center Clinics Physician Offices
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Examples of Point of Care Testing
Glucose testing Urinalysis Strep Test Pregnancy test Fecal Occult Blood Cholesterol/Lipid tests Coagulation testing Rapid Flu testing Hemoglobin testing (for anemia) Glucose Urine Analysis Fecal Occult Blood Urine Pregnancy Rapid Strep Coagulation Testing Cholesterol/Lipids Hemoglobin
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Microscopic Examinations
Urine – Cells, Crystals, Casts Skin, Hair, Nails – yeast/other White Blood Cells Uric Acid Calcium Oxalate Yeast Lice Scabies
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What does a Point of Care Coordinator Do?
(POCC) Enter the title here. Ensures patient safety and quality of healthcare through: Maintaining and monitoring comprehensive quality control, quality assurance and proficiency programs in accordance with all federal and state regulations Inspect all practices and provide remediation for deficiencies Providing technical, scientific and management oversight for all POCT Orients and trains all personnel to ensure ongoing competency Communicates with federal and state agencies and other health professionals
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Qualifications of A Point of Care Coordinator
Enter the title here. Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Certification as a Medical Technologist A minimum of 5 years working experience in Medical Technology Excellent Interpersonal skills Knowledge of training and educational methodologies Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
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My Career Path Virtua Medical Group Point of Care Coordinator Cooper Point of Care Relocation to Texas Science Teacher Cooper Micro Lab HS MA in Education Director of Clinical Lab Science Education Cooper School of Med Tech BA Biology Rutgers Cooper Senior Tech Immunology Pharmacy Underwood Hospital Med Tech Chemistry
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Virtua Medical Group Point of Care Coordinator
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