Dear Nicola
We support the POCT within our local prison. They have glucose meters (non-connected as we can't connect them to our Health Board network), urinalysis (Clinitek), INR testing (coaguchek) and drugs of abuse. Staff attend training at the local hospital and are enrolled on relevant EQA. The only issue is audits; we don't include them in the manufacturers' audit visits but POCT staff have been to carry out audits on all the devices, although not as frequently as I would like due to a lack of staff resources.
Kind regards
Marge
Marge Everall
POCT Lead
Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Ffon/Tel: 03000 858080
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Nicola Davey
Sent: 13 February 2020 08:53
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Subject: POCT devices in Prisons
Dear All,
Has anyone got any experience with implementing POCT devices into Prisons? If so, what devices/tests have you implemented? We have been contacted by our local prison service regarding potentially implementing/giving advice regarding POCT testing in their clinics to reduce A&E visits by prisoners and to reduce the length of time the prisoner spends outside of prison to come to hospital.
Initial discussions have been around the potential use of CRP for infections (chest infection and cellulitis are common), a Troponin test for chest pain, and maybe a device that would test for Paracetamol for suspected overdose with liver function testing capability. Is anyone using such devices? As of yet I haven't come across any POCT kits that will test for Paracetamol in whole blood?
Thank you,
Nicola Davey
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