Point-of-Care Testing in Community Pharmacy: From Strep to Hemoglobin A1c
- 0:00 Why POCT Belongs Here
- 8:00 Clinical Use Cases That Matter
- 16:00 Strep Testing Service Model
Practical shifts you can apply this week
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Identify Clinical And Operational Requirements
See what has to be in place before launch, from scope and staffing to documentation and quality checks.
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Compare Strep And HbA1c Workflows
Contrast acute and chronic testing models so you can match each service to the right patient need.
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Evaluate Best-Fit POCT Services
Use a practical lens for demand, staffing, follow-up, and revenue instead of guessing from a vendor sheet.
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Design A Reliable Workflow
Map intake, testing, counseling, referral, and QA into a process your team can actually run on a Tuesday.
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Decide The Next Implementation Step
Leave with a simple framework to choose one realistic pilot and avoid starting with the fanciest option.
What we'll cover
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0:00
Why POCT Belongs Here
Where community pharmacy has the clearest edge in access, medication expertise, and timely follow-up.
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8:00
Clinical Use Cases That Matter
How to spot services that solve a real care gap and lead to a clear next action after the result.
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16:00
Strep Testing Service Model
Walk through symptom screening, eligibility, specimen collection, treatment pathways, and referral triggers.
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28:00
HbA1c Testing Service Model
Cover screening vs monitoring, fingerstick workflow, action thresholds, and follow-up with primary care.
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40:00
Regulation, Quality, And Risk
Review CLIA-waived basics, state law, QC, competency, privacy, and liability before paperwork becomes folklore.
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49:00
Workflow, Staffing, And Economics
See how roles, space, appointment design, inventory, and payment shape whether a service lasts.
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57:00
Choosing Your First Move
Recap the scorecard, outline a 90-day pilot, and close with next steps plus live Q&A.
Questions people ask before registering
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It is designed for working pharmacy professionals who are exploring or refining POCT in community practice. Pharmacists, pharmacy managers, owners, and clinical leaders will all find a practical entry point.
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No. The session starts with service selection and care models, then moves into workflow, regulation, and implementation. If you already offer testing, it will help you tighten the process.
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Yes. You will look at strep and HbA1c use cases, then work through staffing, documentation, quality assurance, referral, and economics. It is not just a test catalog with nicer fonts.
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Most webinar programs provide a replay after the session. Check your registration details for the exact access window and any viewing requirements.
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Certificate and CE policies depend on the webinar host and accreditation setup. Review the registration page for the current details, eligibility rules, and any completion steps.
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Yes. The close focuses on a simple service-selection framework so you can choose one realistic next step based on patient demand, workflow fit, and follow-up capacity.