Strengthening community diagnostic centres through point-of-care testing

Strengthening community diagnostic centres though point-of-care testing

Community diagnostics centres (CDCs) are improving capacity across the NHS in England. Moving diagnostics away from hospitals and central hubs and into communities results in faster, more accessible care that better meets the needs of patients. However, not all specialties are benefiting equally from these new centres. Gastroenterology and ear, nose and throat (ENT) diagnostics…

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The need for point of care teams to operate as a business unit

The need for point of care teams to operate as a business unit

AbstractAll point of care services, regardless of size and complexity, should be operating as a business unit with clear financial goals and accountability. Point of care testing is one of the specialist areas of healthcare that continues to grow in diversity, scope and impact. A functional business unit will have strong leadership, a medium to…

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Point of Care Testing (POCT) Business Case Outline

Point of Care Testing (POCT) Business Case Outline

For those involved in the preparation and presentation of business cases in the healthcare sector, we have produced this bitesize outline of the key inclusions required. From experience, submitting a business case that misses out key information will cause delays or be rejected in full. This overview is designed to avoid such delays and promote…

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