CLSI POCT9 A : 1ED 2010

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Standard Precautions
4 Terminology
5 Why consider Point-of-Care Testing?
6 Clinical Needs Assessment
7 Operational Needs Assessment
8 Point-of-Care Testing System Selection
9 Regulatory and Accreditation Requirements
10 Implementation Checklist
11 Continuing Process for Quality Point-of-Care Testing
References
Appendix A - Determination of Need for a New Point-of-Care
             Testing System
Appendix B - Clinical Needs Assessment Comparison Worksheet
Appendix C - Items to Consider When Comparing Point-of-Care
             Testing System Specifications
Appendix D - Cost Assessment Worksheets
Appendix E - Test Operator's Evaluation of Proposed Systems
Appendix F - Preimplementation Checklist
Summary of Delegate Comments and Subcommittee Responses
The Quality Management System Approach
Related CLSI Reference Materials

This document is designed as an aid for laboratory and facility management to simplify and facilitate the point-of-care testing (POCT) device selection process and allow evaluation of these devices to identify those that are optimal for the patient care setting and population served.