It is important that personnel be properly trained and can show competency when performing POC tests to continuously achieve positive outcomes and quality patient care. The POC program at LSUHSC-Shreveport breaks down tests into categories to match both the testing personnel expertise, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
The following
indicates tests with associated personnel categories. All personnel must
be trained and shown competent with documentation forwarded by the supervisor
or POC trainer to the POC section of the Clinical Laboratory and to the
individuals personnel record. The area must have received prior approval
via the POC Committee to perform the testing in the area. Not all personnel
listed or tests listed are authorized in all areas of the institution.
For questions reguarding who is authorized personnel, if testing has been
authorized in an area, or specialized testing contact the POC Services
Laboratory Staff at 318-675-7951
or 318-675-5572 for assistance.
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RN: Urine Dipsticks, Clinitests (Fecal or Urine), Occults (Fecal or Gastric), Gastric pH, Strep A Screen, Urine Pregnancy Test, ACT, Specialized Testing.
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LPN: Urine Dipsticks, Clinitests (Fecal or Urine), Occults (Fecal or Gastric), Gastric pH, Strep A Screen, Urine Pregnancy Test.
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Physician: Strep A Screen.
(Note: Only physicians certified by POC Services Laboratory Staff can perform these tests in pre-approved testing areas.) Some test fall under the category of Non-POC: Physician Practice. These tests performed by physicians are not monitored by Pathology's Point-of-Care Services laboratory staff.