Regular assessments of the competency of POC EID device operators are crucial for ensuring the quality of the testing procedure at an individual level, and can also serve as a key component of a POC EID quality assurance (QA) scheme.
Author: EGPAF
Year: 2019
The CHAI Site Selection Tool is a decision-making resource designed to assist national stakeholders in selecting the most appropriate point-of-care (POC) products and sites for early infant diagnosis (EID) and HIV viral load (VL) testing. This Excel-based tool enables countries to analyze various factors such as cost, geographic location, and throughput to maximize efficiency and patient outcomes. The tool facilitates data-driven decision-making in product and site selection, supporting national program objectives in diagnostics, and is intended to be used in collaboration with Ministries of Health and other key stakeholders.
Les tests de diagnostic décentralisés réalisés au moyen de plates-formes présentes sur les lieux de soins ou à proximité peuvent considérablement améliorer les soins prodigués aux patients en élargissant l’accès à des services de diagnostic essentiels, en réduisant les délais d’obtention des résultats et en améliorant l’intégration aux soins.
Decentralized diagnostic testing using point-of-care (POC) or near-POC platforms can significantly improve patient care by expanding access to critical diagnostic services, reducing result turnaround time (TAT), and improving linkage to care.