Point-of-care testing (POCT) accreditation

ISO 22870:2016 gives specific requirements to Point of Care Testing when carried out in hospitals, clinics and by healthcare organisations offering ambulatory care.

Accreditation is a tool that can be used by Commissioners, patients and providers to support informed and effective decision-making, good governance and public
confidence by:

• Providing independent assurance of quality and safety that supports objectives to deliver better care and value for patients
• Providing a mechanism for measuring quality improvement and encouraging innovation through continuous service improvements
• Supporting consistency in the quality of care with reliable outcomes

ISO 22870:2016 is always used in conjunction with ISO 15189:2012 and therefore the assessment and accreditation of POCT providers shall include the requirements of both international standards.

PoCT Awareness Course – ISO 22870:2016 – Take a look at this practical and interactive 1-day course, designed to provide delegates with existing ISO 15189 experience; with the skills and knowledge to develop their organisational processes in line with the requirements of ISO 22870:2016. Find out more and book here.