1. Implementation of an expanded point-of-care site inspection checklist in an academic medical center: An eight year experience.
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Khanna, Simran, Baron, Jason, Gregory, Kimberly, and Lewandrowski, Kent
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ACADEMIC medical centers , *POINT-of-care testing , *DEFICIENCY diseases , *CITATION analysis , *REGULATORY compliance , *LABORATORY management - Abstract
Background We evaluated the effectiveness of an expanded point-of-care (POCT) site inspection checklist over an extended 8-y period. Methods A retrospective review of site inspection deficiency reports in a large academic medical center from 2010 to 2017 (year to date). Results There was a significant decrease in the number of cited deficiencies per site/inspection from 2010 (3.17) to 2017 (0.27) ( p < 0.001). The percentage of sites without deficiencies steadily increased from 2010 (8.7%) to 2017 (80.7%) ( p < 0.001). The most common citation was documentation of competency assessment followed by results documentation and annual procedure review. Conclusions Regular inspections of sites performing POCT are necessary to maintain regulatory compliance. Over time significant improvements in compliance are achievable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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