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Point-of-Care Testing
New technology that allows clinicians to perform routine clinical tests during a patient visit and receive immediate results can play an important role in quality improvement. Learn more about implementing point-of-care lipid testing with these resources:
Screening for Lipids Using Point-of-Care Testing - This free, 24-minute webinar features ACU members who currently using point-of-care testing to expand screening of those at risk for diabetes and heart disease. Note: we recommend Internet Explorer for optimal viewing.
Speakers include:
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Kathie Westpheling, MPH, Executive Director, ACU
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Sandra Leal, PharmD, El Rio CHC, Tucson, AZ
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Ann Hinson, MT, Hudson River Health Care, Peeksill, NY
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Sophia McIntyre, MD, MPH, Hudson River Health Care
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Jim Marckstein, National Accounts Manager, PTS/CardioChek
Point-of-Care Lipid Testing (PDF) - a background paper discussion accuracy and precision of test results.
Discount offer for ACU members (PDF) - a 20% discount on point-of-care lipid testing technology for ACU members through Mar. 31, 2010 by CardioChek PA.
To learn more and to obtain samples, visit CardioChek online.
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