I asked the panel at the last CPA conference this very question.
At the moment PoCT is usually linked to Biochemistry accreditation
although much
PoCT isn't related to Biochemistry.
I made the point that there is a no incentive to tick the box on their
application
form saying you are following the JWP guidelines on PoCT. If the
inspectors find
your PoCT is not up to scratch you could lose accreditation for the
laboratory.
At the moment CPA don't publish the number of labs which have applied
for
PoCT accreditation. I suspect many labs like my own don't apply.
Enrolment for laboratory accreditation is mandatory; but illogically is
not for PoCT.
The CPA panel were unenthusiastic about a separate scheme - I suspect
because
they are struggling to cope with the workload for just the
laboratories.
Wayne Bradbury
Mr. W.H. Bradbury
Consultant Biochemist
Cumberland Infirmary
CARLISLE
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>>> Jonathan Kay <[log in to unmask]> 15/09/05 12:02:57 >>>
What are the arguments for and against a new CPA scheme that assesses
PoCT across an organisation such as a hospital or primary care
organisation (not a laboratory)?
I think it would be much better to have a specific scheme shaped that
way, rather than being laboratory-based, because
1 So many of the issues are about operators (who are mostly nurses)
2 Organisational ownership is often the factor which limits quality
3 Many of the issues are common across PoCT, but don't match
traditional laboratory disciplines
Jonathan
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