POINT-OF-CARE TESTING


data oversight. This enables real-time remote management of the system without any interruption to testing as well as automated management of operators with traceability of users, actions, and competence. A single, unified database provides access to patient results, which is also customisable to multiple connection types; while sample handling reports help identify operator competency gaps and training needs.


A user evaluation of the new GEM


Premier 7000 was offered by Emma James, POCT Manager at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, who presented a ‘Site Study on Pre-Analytical Error Detection in ED’ after using the updated blood gas analyser. After being approached to ‘road test’ the GEM 7000, Emma explained her project protocol, which included blood samples run on the GEM 7000 and existing GEM 5000, as well as on the laboratory chemistry analyser following separation of the plasma. Across five days of use in the emergency department, method agreement was excellent for all parameters; while specificity was also excellent for haemolysed samples – with the customer definable setting adjusted to improve sensitivity.


Feedback from the HCPs involved highlighted the instant feedback on


Birmingham was the venue for the first Acute Care User Group Meeting to be hosted by Werfen UK.


sample quality, and the POCT team was able to identify operators with a high haemolysis rate. Overall sample quality was improved, with clear positive effects in result accuracy and patient safety.


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