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Hi Terry
We have a POCT budget line and cross charge. In summary, we invoice with an annual support bill comprising fixed costs (EQA, IT licences etc) and POCT staff resource costs (estimate of time required for training,
audit, troubleshooting etc). POCT consumables are billed at the end of each quarter based on actual amounts supplied.
We provide estimates before services are implemented and the clinical area decide whether upstream/downstream savings are realistic. The process includes peer review for clinical appropriateness etc .
Best wishes
Emma
Emma James
POCT Coordinator/Chief BMS
Point of Care Testing
Laboratory Medicine
4th Floor, SMH
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
Office phone: 0161 701 2259
POCT Team: 0161 276 4891
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Royal Eye Hospital
CMFT Satellite Sites
www.cmft.nhs.uk Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, University Dental Hospital
of Manchester, Trafford Hospitals and Community Services.
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Terry Stoppard
Sent: 03 December 2014 15:54
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Subject: Charging for POCT service
Dear Mailbase,
How many POCT units/departments run their own distinct budget line for POCT services and/or if any operate a business model of charging users a 'levy' for the POCT services provided?
If so, on what basis was this levy calculated and what factors were included (e.g. downstream cost savings from less clinic time etc)?
Thanks
Terry Stoppard