Unlocking the Benefits of POC Diagnostics for Infectious Disease Management

As urgent care centers navigate the evolving landscape of infectious disease management, the implementation of molecular point-of-care (mPOC) diagnostics has become increasingly essential. This session will highlight one institution’s experience with mPOC testing, from implementation to impact.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and financial impacts of adopting mPOC diagnostics. This session will explore key factors such as benefits to patient management, improvements in antibiotic stewardship, long-term equipment ROI, operational efficiency gains, coding and reimbursement benefits, and the positive impacts on patient satisfaction, acquisition, and retention. This session will also address common challenges in implementing mPOC diagnostics, focusing on quality management, regulatory compliance, staff training, and workflow integration. Following this session, participants will have a clearer understanding of best practices for implementing mPOC diagnostics in urgent care settings, enabling them to more effectively manage infectious diseases and enhance patient care.

Learning Objectives
-Understand why mPOC diagnostics are essential for infectious disease management in urgent care, with a focus on high-acuity cases and how they improve patient outcomes and antibiotic stewardship initiatives through rapid, precise identification of pathogens
-Understand the financial implications of implementing mPOC diagnostics, including equipment ROI, operational efficiency gains, coding/reimbursement benefits, and impacts on patient satisfaction, acquisition, and retention
-Explore strategies for addressing common challenges in the implementation of mPOC diagnostics, including quality management and regulatory compliance, workflow integration, and optimization of staffing models/training
-Understand how urgent care centers can adapt to evolving patient demands and infectious disease needs, and remain competitive in a larger healthcare ecosystem through implementation of mPOC diagnostics with expanding panel menus

THIS SESSION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CME CREDIT