PointofCare.net Links

	American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) AACC is an international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines. AACC has established a Point of Care Testing Division. (http://www.aacc.org/divisions/poct/default.stm) AACC 2101 L Street, NW - Suite 202 - Washington, DC 20037 (800) 892-1400 or (202) 857-0717 fax: (202) 887-5093 email: info@aacc.org
	The Connectivity Industry Consortium In a committed effort to develop standards in today's rapidly growing field of point-of-care testing (POCT), the Connectivity Industry Consortium (CIC) a non-profit, industry-driven consortium has been officially chartered. In addressing the impediments to point-of-care (POC) device connectivity, the CIC's senior executives, made up of over 30 member companies and healthcare providers agreed to an organizational structure, technical plan and timeline to develop a standards-based connectivity solution. The CIC membership has also agreed to integrate the new standards in forthcoming products.
	American Medical Association (AMA) Founded over 150 years ago, AMA's strategic agenda remains rooted in our historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves. AMA's work includes the development and promotion of standards in medical practice, research, and education; strong advocacy agenda on behalf of patients and physicians; and the commitment to providing accurate, timely information and discourse on matters important to the health of America. The AMA strives to serve as the voice of the American medical profession. Being that voice is our mission.
	American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (ASCLS) The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), as the preeminent organization for clinical laboratory science practitioners, provides dynamic leadership and vigorously promotes all aspects of clinical laboratory science practice, education and management to ensure excellent, accessible cost-effective laboratory services for the consumers of health care.
	Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) CLMA is an international organization with approximately 6300 members who are responsible for laboratories and clinical services in hospitals and healthcare networks, group practices, and independent settings. CLMA is dedicated to enhancing managerial and leadership skills; promoting efficient, productive, and high-quality operations; and advocating on behalf of quality patient care and the membership. For 25 years, CLMA has provided current and future laboratory leaders with resources to balance science and technology with the art of management. To join CLMA log on to www.clma.org/Forms/newmemapp.cfm?CFID=181568CFTOKEN=90421638)
	CDC - Division of Laboratory Services (DLS) To improve the quality of laboratory practices by providing global leadership and fostering partnerships and collaborations, as we conduct research and surveillance, disseminate information, provide training and education, develop and promote standards and guidelines, and assess technologies and their applications in support of the continuous improvement of the public's health.
	American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) The American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) is a not-for-profit medical society organized exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. Its mission is to promote the public health and safety by the appropriate application of pathology and laboratory medicine and to serve as the national resource to enhance the quality of pathology and laboratory medicine, primarily by developing comprehensive educational programs and materials. Check for ASCP 2002 Educational Opportunities, Educational Courses and Workshops for Laboratory Professionals The link for Educational Courses is: www.ascp.org/programs/education/ The link for Workshops is: www.ascp.org/programs/workshops/
	National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) NCCLS is a globally recognized, voluntary consensus standards-developing organization that enhances the value of medical testing within the healthcare community through the development and dissemination of standards, guidelines, and best practices.

	College of American Pathologists (CAP) The mission of the College, the principal organization of board-certified pathologists, is to represent the interests of patients, the public, and pathologists by fostering excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. 325 Waukegan Road Northfield, Illinois 60093-2750 Laboratory Accreditation Program (800) 323-4040 The most recent Checklist 30 (Point of Care Testing) can be viewed online or downloaded. To view or download the most recent checklists, go to: www.cap.org/html/ftpdirectory/checklistftp.html
	Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) The mission of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is to improve the quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 (630) 792-5000
	Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) HCFA regulates all laboratory testing (except research) performed on humans in the U.S. through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). In total CLIA covers approximately 165,000 laboratory entities. The Division of Outcomes and Improvements, within the Family and Children's Health Program Group, under the Center for Medicaid and State Operations has the responsibility for implementing the CLIA Program. Much of CLIA and its changes can be downloaded from the CDC at: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/clia/chronol.asp
	Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) COLA is a non-profit, physician-directed, national accrediting organization whose purpose is to promote excellence in medicine and patient care through programs of voluntary education, achievement, and accreditation. 9881 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 200 Columbia, Maryland 21046-1158 (410) 381-6581
	American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) To coordinate and promote improvements in blood banking and transfusion safety internationally by supporting: 1) the development of national and/or regional standards in blood banking; transfusion medicine; hematopoietic, cellular and gene therapies; and tissue transplantation; and 2) the development of mechanisms for assessing compliance with those standards. 8101 Glenbrook Road Bethesda, Maryland 20814-2749 Government Relations (301) 907-6977
	American Osteopathic Association (AOA) 142 East Ontario Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 202-8070 www.aoa-net.org/
	American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) P.O. Box 15804 Lenexa, Kansas 66285-5804 (913) 541-0009

	Point of Care Testing Evaluator (POCTE) ASCP Board of Registry program which strives to standardize aspects of Point of Care Testing by qualifying evalutors. Register online
	Chest Pain Perspectives The Chest Pain Perspectives Web Site is designed to focus on diagnostic strategies being incorporated to cost-effectively manage patients who present with chest pain and in whom a myocardial infarction or heart attack is suspected. The goal with these patients is to improve their outcomes while minimizing the impact on available resources, both human and material.
	Critical Care Information Center The Critical Care Information Center is made possible in part through an unrestricted educational grant from the AVL-Roche Diagnostics Global Alliance. For more information about the AVL-Roche Diagnostics Global Alliance, please click here.
	The Federal Register If you want to view the text and updates of CLIA, the CDC has cataloged this clearly.
	Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
	Analyse-It: Clinical Laboratory Module - (Free trial download) Statistical Analysis software for Excel.
	Westgard Quality Corporation WESTGARD^�QUALITY CORPORATION (WQC) promotes the latest news, education, and tools in the quality control field. Our goal is to bring tools, technology and training into today's healthcare industry -- by featuring QC lessons, QC case studies and frequent essays from leaders in the quality control area.
	Connectivity Industry Consortium Companies from around the world are meeting to develop a connectivity standard. Read more about this important effort.
	Competency in the Clinical Laboratory The University of Washington School of Medicine has an excellent tutorial software for assessing competency, providing initial training and providing continuing education

	Medical Laboratory Observer
	Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory
	Clinical Lab Products Magazine code: APCL
	American Clinical Laboratory
	Advance for Medical Laboratory Professionals
	CAP Today
	Health Management Technology
	Critical Care Connection On-line publication from SpringNet. Articles from NursingManagement explaining Point of Care Testing from the Nursing perspective. Click here for the link to Point of Care Testing.
	Clinical Laboratory News (CLN)