Pharmacy-based point-of-care testing for infectious diseases: Considerations for the pharmacy curriculum

被引:22
作者
Akinwale, Tolu P. [1 ]
Adams, Alex J. [1 ]
Dering-Anderson, Allison M. [2 ]
Klepser, Michael E. [3 ]
机构
[1] Natl Assoc Chain Drug Stores NACDS Fdn, 1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209 USA
[2] Univ Nebraska Med Ctr, Nebraska Med Ctr 986045, Omaha, NE USA
[3] Ferris State Univ, Kalamazoo, MI USA
关键词
Point-of-Care testing; CLIA-waived testing; Screenings; Community pharmacy;
D O I
10.1016/j.cptl.2014.09.005
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
With the recent changes in U.S. health care delivery, patients and public health officials are embracing opportunities for pharmacists to provide more clinical services, expand access to care, and improve public health. Point-of-Care (POC) testing for infectious diseases and other Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests are useful tools that may guide the clinical decision-making process. When used appropriately, these tests can result in significant health care cost savings and improved health outcomes. We identify this as an opportunity to further incorporate POC tests into the pharmacy curriculum and present considerations that may he useful to schools and colleges of pharmacy in developing such coursework. Key areas highlighted include the role of CLIA-waived POC tests in pharmacy practice, curricular considerations, training, and legal/privacy concerns. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:131 / 136
页数:6
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