Point of Care Testing (POCT) National Networking Forum 2025

POCT National Networking Forum 2025 is organized by SBK Healthcare Events and will be held on Mar 05, 2025 at Birmingham City Football Club, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
No longer the forgotten service, POCT is revolutionising patient care and transforming pathways both in and outside of hospital settings. Join the conversation with like-minded POCT colleagues from across the country as you navigate the tough questions on ensuring quality, keeping up with high demand and developing new services that are in line with national initiatives. Breath energy into your work by taking inspiration from services that are delivering resilient, new POCT pathways, and take-home practical ideas to drive forward your own service.

Bringing POCT professionals and industry together:

Take one day out to share experiences and insights into the national strategy, quality standards and innovative pathways. Discover new ways of working, be motivated by other services and share your challenges, in a supportive POCT community of likeminded professionals. Dedicate one day to:

• Updating your understanding on how GIRFT is working to validate new POCT devices
• Boosting your confidence for your next UKAS inspection by learning from other services
• Understanding what the new ISO 15189:2022 actually means for POCT from an accredited team
• Becoming motivated by hearing about new pathways and the practicalities of how they have been implemented
• Discovering the outcomes from a brand-new ARI pilot scheme that aims to tackle infection outside of hospitals
• Creating a successful business plan that ensures that your service is well funded and future proofed
• Evaluating the national picture and taking key learning from other devolved nations
• Developing a rapid testing, 24/7 day a week service in emergency departments
• Learning how others have tackled connectivity challenges as work diversifies into different settings

Stay abreast of advancements in POCT:
This unique event will enable you to meet industry providers and learn how to strike the balance between pushing forward into the next phase whilst improving on existing processes. Benefit from:

• Building networks: gain access to POCT professionals and thought leaders to be a part of a wider community of peers for support, advice and guidance
• Professional learning: discover national updates, evidenced learnings and real-world examples
• Facilitated discussion sessions: identify innovative approaches for enhancing your pathways and improving your service delivery