MediaLab Compass for Point-of-Care Testing and Provider-Performed Microscopy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION TO COMPASS Fulfilling andmanaging all documentations for point-of-care testing (POCT) competency assessments can be a challenging process in today's laboratory environment. Even with diligent performance of assessment activities for all POCT personnel, it can be difficult to ensure that all pieces of evidence are tracked, stored, and readily available during accreditation inspections. Not surprisingly, one of the most common laboratory inspection citations involves nonconformance with current competency assessment standards. The era of cloud-based laboratory software has allowed for a different approach to aid in competency management while meeting the needs of the modern laboratory and POCT personnel. MediaLab's Compass solution was designed to automate competency processes—providing the ability for point-of-care coordinators to deliver custom competency assessments to employees that perform POCT or provider-performed microscopy (PPM) procedures. The Compass program creates custom competency assessment profiles for each device or test method, which are assigned, completed, and tracked online to present a complete picture of your POCT and PPM competency assessment program.